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Searched and couldn't find an answer... I have an Intel G5 that came with Tiger Disks and I've since upgraded it with a retail copy of Leo and iLife 08 too. I've bought a second machine now (iMAC G4) which had a 10.3.x OS and I thought I'd just go ahead and install my unused version of...

Hi Lurk, No, I didn't have file vault on (just read up on it after seeing your post). I think Satcomer is right and I did an install without Archive which wiped clean my user folders? Anyway, I'm good to go now as I have managed to get my photos back off my media card and I've also...

Satcomer, Thanks for the prompt and direct response. Can't believe I missed the option to install and archive. Will make sure to do that next time if need be to preserve my user folder(s). Thanks also for the links - I checked out drive savers and some others on google. Very expensive and...

Hello All (newbie post)... I've recently (3wks) made the switch and love my iMac (20" intel-dual) completely (no more $ to Mr Gates... : ) ). While attempting to download an OSX patch from Apple my iMac froze and I ended up doing a forced shutdown after which I couldn't get my iMac to boot...