TOPIC This article discusses why the desktop pattern resets after a custom install of Mac OS 8.5 components. DISCUSSION On iMac and Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White) computers, when the Mac OS 8.5.x Installer is run, a subcomponent of the Installer is run in the background to install CPU-specific software support for these computers. During this part of the install process, the Mac OS Preferences file is replaced. The Mac OS Preferences file stores some Appearance-related information such as the desktop pattern, Large System Font, and text Highlight Color. If you have added a Desktop Picture (using the Appearance Control Panel), this preference is stored in the Desktop Pictures Prefs file. This file is not replaced by the Mac OS Installer. |
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| Product Area: | iMac |
| Category: | iMac Software |
| Sub Category: | Troubleshooting |
| Keywords: | kpmg3, kimac |
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