On 14/05/2005 3:26 PM, "Robert Howells" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On 14/05/2005, at 3:05 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: > >> On 14/05/2005 2:57 PM, "Robert Howells" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Howdy People, >>> >>> I have a drive with trouble in OS 10.3.8, >>> >>> and need to an option archive and instal of the OS . Keep "user & >>> other >>> folders . >>> >>> My CD is 10.3 , so the installer rejects it because a newer system is >>> installed. >>> >>> I am guessing I should be able to " unbless " the existing 10.3.8 >>> >>> BY removing a file or folder ... anybody hazard a guess which one ? >>> >>> >>> >>> As long as I can restart the CD 10.3 and instal, >>> the 10.3.8 combo update should follow ok .... I hope ! >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Bob >>> >>> >> >> >> Hi Bob >> >> You should be able to restart, holding down the "c" key and boot off >> the OS >> 10.3 CD. >> From there you can choose the "Options" and select "Archive and >> Install". >> You can also select "Preserve User Data and Settings" (or something >> similar >> to that wording). It's on the same screen when you click the option >> button. >> >> It should then go through, reinstall 10.3, save all the user data so >> it's >> "back to normal" when it reboots, then you can just upgrade to 10.3.x. >> >> Of course, always back sure you have another backup of your data "just >> incase". :o) >> >> So you don't really need to unbless or move any folders at all. >> >> Hope that helps. >> >> Kind Regards >> Daniel > > HI Daniel, the suggestion is FANTASTIC ....... But, > > I have to use Xpostfacto to access my old SCSI gear . > > I will have to put the thinking cap on and see if there is a way to use > your idea . > > Thanks > > Bob > > Got another machine that you can Firewire Target Disk mode it into? I've used that option a few times before to "bypass" something. But yes,..otherwise it makes it sort of interesting. :o) Fun fun fun! Enjoy! Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: <danielATmacwizardryDOTcomDOTau> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh**
