--- Julianus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello all, > > I have a DV iMac running OS 9.04. I just purchased > the OS 9.1 upgrade > disc but I cannot find ANY information, either on my > disc or online, on > how to actually do the upgrade. I could of course > just wipe the HD but > as I have no means of backing up my files I would > lose years of work. I > have not been able to find a CD burner that will > work on 9.0: they all > seem to require at least 9.1 so I'm in a nice > catch-22 here. All my > stuff was purchased used so i don't have access to > Apple's customer > support. Can anyone point me to a tutorial or how-to > on upgrading to 9.1? > > Thanks in advance! > > -- Julianus Well as a person who has upgraded probably close to 50 computers from 8.5 on up to 10.4.2 you can either take my word for it or you can look here http://www.macintouch.com/m91.html which a quick Google turned up. You won't erase your hard drive unless you run the drive setup program that is usually on OS cds . So its pretty hard to accidentally mess anything up, don't worry :). #1 reboot and hold down the "c" key with the cd in the computer. (though this step probably isn't necessary. I always just run the downloadable update while booted normally but since you have a cd why not) #2 Run the installer. During the installation process you will have a check box to update hard disk drivers. This also won't erase anything so leave it checked. If you do a custom install you do have the option to upgrade or do a clean system install. This may not be an option since you say yours is a upgrade cd... it might not have all the pieces of 9. In any case in the past I've went from 8.5 to 9 and on up just doing the upgrade option with no problems. The only thing I'd suggest is running some type of disk utility before doing the upgrade to make sure your file structure is fine. Tech Tool, DiskWarrior, Nortons or at least the little disk first aid utility that apple puts on there, then afterwards rebuild the desktop. On older OS's rebuilding the desktop avoids some problems. Matt aka HamletUSMC http://www.geocities.com/hamletusmc/ Mac Addict since 1992 PB 3400, Bondi iMac, Blueberry iMac __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
