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<blockquote data-quote="harryb2448" data-source="post: 931324" data-attributes="member: 42497"><p>What problems are you having that perhaps we could assist you with? Generally OS X does not require re-installs such as you are used to doing. The operating system, Leopard OS X.5.6 will install drivers etc.</p><p></p><p>To do a clean install, pop in the Leopard DVD, reboot and hold down 'C' immediately after the chimes. When loads, do not start install, go to Utilities and select Disk Utility, run Repair Disk, then Erase, format Mac OS Extended )Journalled0 and Apple Partition Map if you require partitions.</p><p></p><p>Return to installer and proceed with install. This wipes everything from your iMac so if there is anything you want saved, do a back up first. If you have no spare hard drive, you can select the Archive and Install option and all your folders and programs will be saved in a folder named 'Old Operating Sustem' or similar. You can open this file, drag out want you want and later trash that file.</p><p></p><p>Update then OS x.5.8 by downloading the combo updater direct from the Apple web site.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update" target="_blank">Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="harryb2448, post: 931324, member: 42497"] What problems are you having that perhaps we could assist you with? Generally OS X does not require re-installs such as you are used to doing. The operating system, Leopard OS X.5.6 will install drivers etc. To do a clean install, pop in the Leopard DVD, reboot and hold down 'C' immediately after the chimes. When loads, do not start install, go to Utilities and select Disk Utility, run Repair Disk, then Erase, format Mac OS Extended )Journalled0 and Apple Partition Map if you require partitions. Return to installer and proceed with install. This wipes everything from your iMac so if there is anything you want saved, do a back up first. If you have no spare hard drive, you can select the Archive and Install option and all your folders and programs will be saved in a folder named 'Old Operating Sustem' or similar. You can open this file, drag out want you want and later trash that file. Update then OS x.5.8 by downloading the combo updater direct from the Apple web site. [url=http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update]Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update[/url] [/QUOTE]
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