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User’s Guide
Troubleshooting
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Installing or reinstalling system software
System software is the set of programs and other files that your
computer uses to start itself up, keep track of your files, and run the
application programs you use. System software is kept in the folder
called the System Folder. When you power on your computer, it
looks for a startup disk, which is a disk that contains the system
software. The startup disk is usually the hard disk that is inside your
computer, though another hard disk or a floppy disk can also be a
startup disk.
The accessory kit that came with your computer provides system
software on a CD-ROM disc. You can use the CD-ROM disc to
install the system software on your computer if you need to do so.
Note
For instructions on reinstalling any additional software
that originally came with your computer, refer to the
“Read Me” file on your CD-ROM disc.
When should you install system software?
Your computer came with all the necessary system software
installed on its internal hard disk, so you do not need to install
system software on that disk unless you encounter software
problems.
You should install system software:
• If you have a new hard disk or a newly initialized hard disk
that does not contain system software.
• If you want to upgrade to a more recent version of system
software on a hard disk.
Follow the instructions in Installing system software on page 6-50.
