OS 10.5 - Archive and Install

IAmNotSuperman · IAmNotSuperman #1 (**permalink**)

07-25-2008, 06:01 PM

I want/need to reinstall OS X. Does Archive and Install back up all the files, or just system files?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

07-25-2008, 06:17 PM

Here is a link to Apple which explains Archive and Install:-

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544?viewlocale=en_US

If you wish to save all files such as photos, music etc. suggest back up to an external HDD with SuperDuper or similar.

IAmNotSuperman · IAmNotSuperman #3 (**permalink**)

07-25-2008, 06:25 PM

no u.

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IAmNotSuperman #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2008 Posts: 16	07-25-2008, 06:01 PM I want/need to reinstall OS X. Does Archive and Install back up all the files, or just system files?
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harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,262 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	07-25-2008, 06:17 PM Here is a link to Apple which explains Archive and Install:- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544?viewlocale=en_US If you wish to save all files such as photos, music etc. suggest back up to an external HDD with SuperDuper or similar.
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