How do I install 10.4.3 on Hard Drive that already has 10.4.11?

I have reason to believe my G4 with OS 10.4.11 has issues with the operating system. My System Pref page won't come up, iCal doesn't open and several other small things aren't working right. So, I want to re-install 10.4 on to the Hard Drive. When I attempt, I get a message that says "there is a newer OS version already installed" and it won't let me proceed. I booted from another Hard Disk and tried renaming the "SYSTEM" to something like "OLD_System" but it won't let me do that either. How can I remove the SYSTEM Folder so that I can re-install OS 10.4 on the same HD?
Bill

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1103.html
which also explains the difference between 'archive and install' and 'erase and install'.
More about Installation options here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301270
But before you do, try this:
Repairing permissions is an important part of regular maintenance, and should always be carried out both before and after any software installation or update.
Go to Disk Utility (this is in your Utilities Folder in your Application folder) and click on the icon of your hard disk (not the one with all the numbers).
In First Aid, click on Repair Permissions.
This only takes a minute or two.
Background information here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751
and here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302672
If you were having any serious problems with your Mac you might as well complete the exercise by repairing your hard disk as well. You cannot do this from the same start-up disk. Reboot from your install disk (holding down the C key). Once it opens, select your language, and then go to Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. Select your hard disk as before and click Repair.
Once that is complete reboot again from your usual start-up disk.
More useful reading here:
Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1417

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