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This is a new computer to me but part of the last owners names remain on the home icon. Having difficulty with crashing when running classic 9.2.1 and 10.1 updated 10.1.5. I have upgraded the firmware to 4.1.9 as well.The apple hardwaredisk pointed to a leaf discrepancy and to hard drive needs repair. I am guessing there is some trouble in file hierchy set up caused by me and Iwant to re load the the OS X or OS 9 with myself as the only administrator and user.
I cannot install and run the first OS X disk? How should I proceed?

Matt,
Thanks for the advice I need help with some interim steps.
Actually going to 10.3 has been my goal. Although in interim I installed 10.1.5. I have 256 mg of ram, I just purchased (2) 512 mg ram. I also purchased an external hard drive. Neither installed yet. Should I install now?
Are there specific cd versions of OS X 10.3 for my imac. Where can I purchase?
In my poor understanding of file hierarchy, I have lost by moving, my address book and mail data. How can I find them again before erasing? I have some documents and pictures I would like to save.
The cd disc I have OS 9 is 9.2.1, OS X is 10.1 (I got 10.1.5 from apple) I reinstalled 9.2.1 but he OS X 10.1 has a dialog box at the install window which says install disc is disabled because it is read only. Do you know why this is happening.......?
Also have an iMac Application cd, and Software Restore 1/3,2/3,3/3. and an Apple Hardware Test cd for iMac. I have only attempted use with the first two discs above.
I was hoping to master this before moving on. I do have reference books but am not finding answers. I would like to salvage data. I am learning but not fast enough.
Thanks ever so much!!!!
Bill

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