How To Reinstall Panic Kernel OS
If certain system data in the Mac OS X operating system becomes corrupted, you can experience what is called a kernel panic, which is where the computer freezes and you must hold down the power button to restart. The only way to ensure that kernel panics stop is to completely reinstall the operating system on the Mac. With the archive and install option, you can preserve your personal data and only reinstall the necessary system files.
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Instructions
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Insert the Mac OS X installation DVD into the Mac's disk drive.
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Press the power button to turn on the computer and then immediately hold down the "C" key on the keyboard. This command will tell the computer to boot to the DVD.
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Choose the language you want to use and then press "Continue."
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Press "Continue" two more times and then hit "Agree" to accept the Mac OS X license policy.
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Highlight the icon of the hard drive where you want to reinstall Mac OS X.
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Click on the "Options" button at the bottom of the window.
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Select the "Archive and Install" option and check the box next to "Preserve Users and Network Settings."
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Press "OK" and "Continue" to begin the process of reinstalling Mac OS X. The process can take over an hour to finish and, once it does, the computer will automatically restart.
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