How can I repair my Mac OSX Installation
Hi, is there any way I can run a repair installation on Mac like how I do on my Windows XP/Vista installation? Any ideas would greatly help. Thank you very much. =)
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- @WinLinMac01 Published 2008-03-05
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Hi, is there any way I can run a repair installation on Mac like how I do on my Windows XP/Vista installation? Any ideas would greatly help. Thank you very much. =)
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Basically, yes. thats what I want to do. I would like to repair my system files.
[cite] Ianxxx:To repair what? you mean system files?
What if I want to reset all of my preferences?
[cite] Ianxxx:I don't think there is a direct way, other than manually installing pieces of the DVD, But for next time I'd think about using time machine.
does time machine get technical? I mean like does it also restore to previous preference state? Does it also restore corrupted files to those that may be uncorrupted?
[cite] Ianxxx:with time machine just save before you make any and save afterwards!
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3 technical responses curated from 8 original dispatches
I don't think there is a direct way, other than manually installing pieces of the DVD,
But for next time I'd think about using time machine.
with time machine just save before you make any and save afterwards!
kind of you can restore from any point in time that a backup was made. Single files/folders.
Some it won't let you and you have to do a full restore from that point in time.
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| Username | Dossier Contribution | Dispatches | Active Window |
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| @WinLinMac01 | Primary Author | 4 | 2008-03-05 → 2008-03-06 |
| @Ianxxx | Core Contributor | 4 | 2008-03-05 → 2008-03-06 |