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DeeDub1978
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Q: can I customise my mavericks install

Hello,

 

I've recently re-installed Mavericks on my iMac, via the Control + R option and installed it from the web.  Is there a way to choose components/software when installing, such as an advanced installation?  There are some preinstalled applications that I don't use so I'd like to have the option to not install them. 

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Apr 21, 2014 4:07 AM

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DeeDub1978

Q: can I customise my mavericks install

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  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Apr 21, 2014 5:35 AM in response to DeeDub1978
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    Apr 21, 2014 5:35 AM in response to DeeDub1978

    No, all or nothing,

  • by ssls6,

    ssls6 ssls6 Apr 21, 2014 5:38 AM in response to DeeDub1978
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    Apr 21, 2014 5:38 AM in response to DeeDub1978

    Define "preinstalled applications" and you may get some alternatives.  If you mean components of Mac OS X itself, then Csound1 is right.  If you mean things you've installed then you can always remove them before reinstalling the OS.

  • by arthur,

    arthur arthur Apr 21, 2014 5:42 AM in response to DeeDub1978
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    Apr 21, 2014 5:42 AM in response to DeeDub1978

    You can use Pacifist CharlesSoft — software you always wished someone would write  to extract various installers from the Mavericks installer. But I would be wary of meddling with the installer. Seems like it's best to let the installer do its job, and then to leave the components of OSX in place, even if you don't use them. The apps themselves really don't take up much room, anyway. And if components of the installation are missing when you try to do a subsequent installation (like an update), it can cause problems.

  • by benwiggy,

    benwiggy benwiggy Apr 21, 2014 5:50 AM in response to DeeDub1978
    Level 4 (1,430 points)
    Mac OS X
    Apr 21, 2014 5:50 AM in response to DeeDub1978

    Most Apple apps are teeny tiny. Maps is under 6 MB. TextEdit is 7 MB. Preview is a relative heavyweight at 37 MB.

    Only the iLife and iWork apps start to take up any significant space, and those are separate installs.

     

    Even if you don't use Safari and Mail, it's worthwhile having them there. Your preferred browser can only be set in Safari's Preferences, for instance.