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Using Apple Software Restore to install or reinstall parts without erasing (Mac OS X

There is no custom installation option when using the Apple Software Restore multiple disc restoration set included with some computers .This document applies to Mac OS X 10.0 through 10.1.5. For Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.3 information, see this document.Apple Software Restore discs included with some computers don't offer an option to reinstall individual applications like iTunes or iMovie. When you use Apple Software Restore it first erases the hard disk, and then restores all the software.You can use these steps to reinstall parts without erasing the hard disk.Helpful tips If you are using Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.1, you may use the custom options of the Restore application to install applications (rather than the procedure described below). For more information see "Software Restore: How to Use Restore Discs With Mac OS X 10.2". Be sure to distinguish the discs labeled Install and Restore from one another. They are significantly different. Do not reinstall software from a restore set in this manner if the software on the restore set is an older version than what is currently installed on the hard disk. Visit Apple Downloads before performing this procedure and check to see if a the same version or a newer version of the software is available. Downloading the software can be the easiest route to reinstalling it without erasing the hard disk. If the deleted items are part of the Mac OS 9 System Install CD, note that, unlike the Restore disc set, the Mac OS 9 Install CD offers the ability to install many items individually through the custom installation menu. For Mac OS X system software, use the appropriate System Software Install CD to reinstall the missing software. Unlike the Restore discs, the Install discs do offer custom installation.

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