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How do I install System 7?
DISCUSSION
System 7 ships with an application named "Installer" that installs System 7
onto your Macintosh computer. You can run Installer from a set of floppy
disks or from a file server.
IMPORTANT: You cannot "drag-install" System 7. You must use the System 7
Installer to install system software.
Installing from Floppy Disks
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To upgrade your Macintosh to System 7 using floppy disks, follow these
steps:
1) Shut down your Macintosh computer.
2) Insert System 7's "Install 1" disk into your Macintosh computer.
3) Turn on your Macintosh computer and push in the "Install 1" disk.
4) After reading the "Welcome to the Installer" notice, click OK.
5) If you have more than one hard disk, use the "Switch Disk" button to
select the hard disk of your choice.
6) Click the Easy Install button.
7) The Installer will instruct you to insert the remaining System 7 floppy
disks.
Installing from a File Server
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To upgrade your Macintosh computer to System 7 using an AppleShare File
Server, follow these steps:
1) Connect to an AppleShare File Server containing System 7.
2) Double-click on the Installer application in the "Install 1" folder.
3) After reading the "Welcome to the Installer" notice, click OK.
4) If you have more than one hard disk, use the "Switch Disk" button to
select the hard disk of your choice.
5) Click the Easy Install button.
By using the Easy Install button, the Installer will automatically
update your Macintosh computer to System 7. Easy Install also checks
to see what printer drivers and EtherTalk/TokenTalk drivers are present
in your System folder. If it locates a printer driver and/or network
driver that should be updated, it will do so automatically.
For more information about installing System 7, especially if you are
having a difficult time or are experiencing compatibility problems, search
for "System 7" and "Clean Install".