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Installing system software from floppy disks
System software is a set of programs that your computer uses to
start up and operate. If you purchased a system software update
kit or have system software on floppy disks or on a shared disk on
the network, use these instructions. To reinstall system software
from a backup you have made, see “Restoring the Information on
Your Hard Disk” in Chapter 8. You do not need to install system
software if you see the Macintosh desktop on your screen when
you turn on the computer.
If you are installing system software over a network, locate and
open the Installer program and start with step 2.
1. Make sure your computer is off. Find the Install disk.
Insert the disk into the floppy disk drive (metal end
first, label side up). Turn on your computer.
After a few moments, you’ll see the Welcome box of the
Installer, the program that installs system software on your
hard disk.
2. Press the Return key on your keyboard to continue.
The Easy Install dialog box appears. Easy Install puts the
system software that you’ll need right away onto your hard
disk.
3. Press the Return key again to start installing system
software.
Messages on your screen report how installation is
progressing.
continues .
Insert metal end first.
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