From: Slacker on
Slacker wrote:
> I need to reinstall SL (don't ask!) and want to do an Archive Reinstall
> to keep my data, programs and settings. I'm currently running 10.6.3 and
> I followed the instructions on the Apple website-- booting from the SL
> Install DVD that came with my iMac 21.5"
>
> http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1710
>
> However, I don't get an Options Button at Step 8, only one that says
> Customize. Hitting it, there's still no Options or Archive button.
>
> Thus there's no Archive Option. All I can do is do is total reinstall
> back to factory defaults.
>
> I guess if I have to do that, I will-- but am I missing something here?


Ain't no stinkin' Archive Option for SL reinstall! It preserves all
accounts and settings unless you specifically wipe the disk before the
reinstall.