rjshomon

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Q: I was given this iMac and the Launchpad is missing from the finder.

I was given this iMac and the Launchpad is missing from the Finder folder.

How can I get it back?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6)

Posted on Jul 8, 2016 6:22 AM

I have this question too

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How to reinstall OS X on your Mac - Apple Support

Posted on Jul 8, 2016 7:25 AM

Q: I was given this iMac and the Launchpad is missing from the finder.

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by dialabrain,Helpful

dialabrain Jul 8, 2016 6:58 AM in response to rjshomon
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Jul 8, 2016 6:58 AM in response to rjshomon

FWIW, you didn't say which iMac or which version of OSX but reinstalling OSX is the only way I know.
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rjshomon Jul 8, 2016 7:03 AM in response to dialabrain
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Jul 8, 2016 7:03 AM in response to dialabrain

Sorry. This is the first time I'm asking a question. The version is OS 10.4.11. I'm going to the local Apple store and purchase the OS X. Is there a version you would recommend?
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rjshomon Jul 8, 2016 7:13 AM in response to dialabrain
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Jul 8, 2016 7:13 AM in response to dialabrain

I just looked at the MN MK142LL/A
Thanks, Ray.
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by garyfromrio linda,

garyfromrio linda Jul 8, 2016 7:15 AM in response to rjshomon
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Jul 8, 2016 7:15 AM in response to rjshomon

Do you mean it is missing from the dock? If so go to Applications folder under Go in the menubar and check that it is there and drag it back into the dock.
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dialabrain Jul 8, 2016 7:21 AM in response to rjshomon
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Jul 8, 2016 7:21 AM in response to rjshomon

That's a new iMac. One you don't need to buy the OS. First you can't because it's free.
If you have an Apple ID you should be able to open the App Store and update to 10.11.5. That may replace LaunchPad.
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rjshomon Jul 8, 2016 7:22 AM in response to garyfromrio linda
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Jul 8, 2016 7:22 AM in response to garyfromrio linda

We gave Grandma this iMac and she really did some bad things to it. I am trying to restore the sucker back to factory settings. I looked where you suggested and it is no where to be found.
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by dialabrain,Apple recommended

dialabrain Jul 8, 2016 7:25 AM in response to rjshomon
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Jul 8, 2016 7:25 AM in response to rjshomon

How to reinstall OS X on your Mac - Apple Support
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rjshomon Jul 8, 2016 7:26 AM in response to dialabrain
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Jul 8, 2016 7:26 AM in response to dialabrain

It started with me trying to find the App store icon. I am using my MacBook to communicate with you and yes I do have an Apple ID.
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by dialabrain,Apple recommended

dialabrain Jul 8, 2016 7:27 AM in response to rjshomon
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Jul 8, 2016 7:27 AM in response to rjshomon

You can just reinstall from Recovery Mode.
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