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charlie752
Jan 22, 2003, 10:36 AM
I got a Mac 2nd hand with OS 8.5. I've got the OS 8.6 free upgrade files, but want to know whether running this upgrade would mean I'd have to re-install all the software already on the Mac. Because I got this system 2nd hand I don't have the installation disks. Any way of upgrading the OS and keep the progs as well?


MacBandit
Jan 22, 2003, 10:43 AM
Just run the updater it will in now way require you to reinstall anything.

Ack!!! You're running software that you don't own? You thief!!!;)
strider42
Jan 22, 2003, 11:03 AM
depending on what mac you have, you should also take a look at mac os rom update 1.0 for OS 8.6 after you do the update. it applies to several mac models.
MacBandit
Jan 22, 2003, 11:11 AM
Originally posted by strider42
depending on what mac you have, you should also take a look at mac os rom update 1.0 for OS 8.6 after you do the update. it applies to several mac models.

Good thought I had forgotten about this is was so long ago. Though it would have to be a B/W G3 or newer to have an updateable rom.