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- iMac 27", i7, 12GB
My 2010 iMac (i7, 12Gb, 27") seems to be a lot slower than it used to be. In fact when I switch off completely then switch back on, it can take up to 5 mins before the HDD stops spinning and I can use Safari. So I'm going to wipe the HDD and reinstall OS X and upgrade to Mavericks at the same time.
The question is do I re-install all my stuff from Time Machine and thus stand a chance of installing all the mess that's slowing it down or do I re-install all my stuff from their original sources?
I realise that if I do the latter, I will have to backup my favourites, e-mails etc, for a clean re-install if I can find where they are stored on the HDD.
So full clean re-install or use Time Machine?
Cheers
Tillman
The question is do I re-install all my stuff from Time Machine and thus stand a chance of installing all the mess that's slowing it down or do I re-install all my stuff from their original sources?
I realise that if I do the latter, I will have to backup my favourites, e-mails etc, for a clean re-install if I can find where they are stored on the HDD.
So full clean re-install or use Time Machine?
Cheers
Tillman