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A new System Folder is installed on your hard disk. (The old System Folder is renamed
Previous System Folder.)
10 When the Mac OS Install is finished, restart your computer to make sure it’s working
properly.
11 Reinstall extensions, fonts, control panels, and other items not installed with the Mac OS
from their original disks.
If you don’t have the original disks, you can drag these items one at a time from the Previous
System Folder to the new System Folder. To make sure the software is compatible with this
version of the Mac OS, restart your computer after you reinstall each item.
12 After you’re sure that you’ve copied all the items you want to save into your new System
Folder, delete the Previous System Folder from your hard disk.
If the Clean Installation Didn’t Solve the Problem
You may want to revert to the Previous System Folder so that you do not have to reinstall
your custom extensions, fonts, control panels, and other items not installed with Mac OS 8.
To use the previous system again, follow the steps in this section.
1 Locate the active System Folder. It has the Mac OS icon on it.
2 Open the System Folder and move the System file into the Preferences folder. Close the
System Folder.
3 Rename the System Folder “Clean System Folder.”
4 Rename the Previous System Folder (the one you wish to use again) “System Folder.”
5 Open the newly designated System Folder and double-click the System file. Close the
window that appears, then close the System Folder.
The Mac OS icon should appear on the System Folder’s icon.
6 Restart your computer.
7 Once you are sure your computer is working properly, drag the Clean System Folder to the
Trash.
If this doesn’t work, you may have a hardware problem. Consult an Apple-authorized service
provider.
Problems During Installation
This section helps you solve problems you may encounter while installing your software.
Warning This procedure may not work. If it does not, you will have to perform a clean
installation again.
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