how do i restore

fuzzypumpkins

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I have os x 10.1.5 on an imac g3, and its all messed up....files are misssing and deleted. I have no aplications and I can't install anything. How do I get my mac back to the original...like I had it when I first bought it or installed it.? Thanks.
 
I hope you kept the original software disk that came with the computer. If you don't you will have to buy a newer OS X version. If you need you can go over to OWC and get 10.2 for as less than $20.
 
Boot from your original disc by holding the C key down. Follow the installation doing a Clean install.
 
... and may I suggest, before installing the System, open Disk Utility and reformat the hard drive. Ths will give your new system a fresh start and should eliminate any problems that could be caused by left-over system files.
 
if you don't have the orginal system disk that came with it, you may be able to find it on ebay. i have seen a lot of original system disks on there.
 
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