TROUBLESHOOTING
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Performing a clean system installation
This section provides instructions for what is commonly called a “clean”
installa
tion of system software onto hard drives.
Clean installation renames your System Folder and installs a new System Folder
on your hard disk drive. Any special files you’
ve added to your System Folder
remain on your hard disk, and you can install them into your new System Folder
after you install the system software.
IMPORTANT
You should perform a clean installation only if you suspect that
the system software on your startup disk is damaged.
1. Shut dow n your computer.
2. Insert the Disk Tools disk (from System 7.5 or greater) into the floppy drive.
3. Turn on your computer. The Disk Tools icon appears on your screen.
4. Double-click the Disk First Aid icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
Disk First Aid checks your hard drive for any problems.
Disk F irst Aid
5. When you are finished, choose Quit from the File menu.
6. Choose Restart from the Special menu.
7. When you see the blinking question mark icon, insert the Install Me First
disk into a floppy disk drive and open the disk by double-clicking its icon.
8. Open the Installer by double-clicking its icon.
Installer
