How to Install a Garage Band

Apple's GarageBand software allows you to record and edit your own music using a simple mixer with tons of effects options. Installing this software, though, can prove tricky, as it does not have its own installer. GarageBand is part of Apple's iLife bundle, which also includes programs like iPhoto, iMovie and iWeb. In order to install GarageBand on its own, you will need to do a custom installation and choose GarageBand as your intended software.

Things You'll Need

• Apple computer
• iLife software

Instructions

Installing from a Mac OS-X/iLife Bundle Disc

1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc 1 into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

2. Open the "Install Bundled Software Only" application. This will appear on the main disc, on your desktop.

3. Check the "Terms of Service" box on the main installer window and choose your main hard drive as the destination source for the installation.

4. Choose the "Custom Install" option.

5. Check the box that reads "GarageBand" and leave the remaining boxes unchecked.

6. Click "Install."

7. Remove disc 1 when prompted to do so.

8. Insert the Mac OS X Installer disc 2.

9. Allow the installation process to finish on its own.

10. Eject disc 2.

11. Restart your Mac.

Installing from an iLife disc

1. Insert the iLife Install disc into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

2. Open the iLife folder on your desktop and double-click the "Installer" icon.

3. Check the "Terms of Service" box on the main installer window and choose your main hard drive as the destination source for the installation.

4. Choose the "Custom Install" option and check the box that reads "GarageBand." Leave the remaining boxes unchecked.

5. Click "Install" and allow the installation process to finish.

References

• Apple: Macintosh Restore DVD - How to Install iMovie, iPhoto, or iTunes Using Mac OS X Software Install
• Ben Robb: How to Install iLife 06 on Leopard