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WinLinMac01 03-06-2008 12:33 AM
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. =)

Ianxxx 03-06-2008 12:38 AM
To repair what?
you mean system files?

WinLinMac01 03-06-2008 01:50 AM
Basically, yes. thats what I want to do. I would like to repair my system files.

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[cite] Ianxxx:[/cite]To repair what?
you mean system files?

Ianxxx 03-06-2008 02:04 AM
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.

WinLinMac01 03-06-2008 02:04 AM
What if I want to reset all of my preferences?

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[cite] Ianxxx:[/cite]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.

Ianxxx 03-06-2008 02:12 AM
with time machine just save before you make any and save afterwards!

WinLinMac01 03-06-2008 02:24 AM
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?

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[cite] Ianxxx:[/cite]with time machine just save before you make any and save afterwards!

Ianxxx 03-06-2008 02:41 AM
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.