Mac OS X 10.2: Applications are missing after upgrade installation

Certain applications may be removed and not reinstalled if the Additional Applications package is deselected during a custom installation of Mac OS X 10.2. Adobe Acrobat Reader may appear as a folder and may not open.

Symptom


Solution

Do not deselect Additional Applications when installing Mac OS X 10.2. To reinstall missing software, either download and install the software (if applicable) or reinstall using the Mac OS X 10.2 Install CDs.

Note: Before reinstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader, delete the existing (unusable) Acrobat Reader folder.

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Published Date: Oct 10, 2016