How can I repair my Mac OSX Installation?

WinLinMac01 · #1 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 · #2 03-06-2008, 12:38 AM

To repair what?
you mean system files?

WinLinMac01 · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 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 · #6 03-06-2008, 02:12 AM

with time machine just save before you make any and save afterwards!

WinLinMac01 · #7 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 · #8 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.