![]() ![]() Otherwise one person may think you meant to erase the hard drive, while another thinks you only meant to disable the old operating system folder, and create a new one.Ĭlean install is what you do to Mac OS 8 and 9 ( 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0 - 9.2.1) when you create a new System Folder, and rename the old one Previous System Folder and have to manually move Preferences, control panels, and extensions over to the new system folder from your old application installations. As such it is recommended you only use the term Apple uses in its installer so that when other people discuss with you what installation to perform, your communication is clear. Windows users are used to a clean install process which closely approximates the Mac OS X "Erase and Install." Mac users who have used Mac OS 9 and earlier, are used to a clean install process which closely approximates Mac OS X Archive and Install. #Clean install mac os x on imac 8.1 for mac os xIf you hear people say "Clean Install" about Mac OS X, please correct them as that is not the term Apple uses for Mac OS X installation. "Clean install" is not a Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4) installation option, nor an option to any version of Mac OS X. But you should keep in mind the difference between each of these procedures below once precautions have been taken. In addition, before doing any of these procedures, the precautions outlined on the upgrade FAQ are recommended. This page was spun off of a User contributed FAQ due to space considerations on the FAQ page. Need computer help? Book now to resolve most computer issues. ![]() Download my résumé as a Word compressed zip file and Adobe Acrobat. ![]()
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