OSX re-install
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- D_Dot
Can I re-install OSX without having to back up all my data and putting it back manually? Like will it just affect the OS and non of my data?
- brains0
Yes you can. But it's way better to do a freshie.
- Jaline0
Yes, but, if you want the least number of possible errors or issues with OSX, you should do a clean install. At the very least, do the backup + install one. Why are you re-installing?
- seems to be slowing down like crazy. Not too bad since I haven't had to do a fresh install in like 4 yearsD_Dot
- Jaline0
Maybe try to repair permissions first:
http://newmacuser.com/is-your-ma…
- horton0
if you tend to fall behind on the regular OS maintenance may be a good idea to install Onyx or MainMenu for scheduled permission repairs etc.
- digdre0
i lost all my stuff, so you better back up
- duckofrubber0
MainMenu is a fantastic program. I run it batch every Friday. Keeps everything nice and clean. I find Onyx a little clunky.
- yeah for what it does, Onyx is a little over-the-top techyhorton
- drgs0
su rm -r /
- ribit0
There's 3 options on the install DVD.. If you want to try a reinstall, you could start with the first one, which effectively just refreshes the system, doesn't affect anything else outside the System folder.
The second option 'Archive and Install' is what you'd go onto if the first option hadn't solved the problem..