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    1st reinstalling MAC OS Leopard

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Omela, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. Omela

    Omela Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all

    I want for the 1st time reinstall Mac OS. I'd like to save all contacts and mail settings, also passwords for 1password.
    Is installing of MAC OS ontop of current installation same as for Windows useless?
    what is best way to do this?
    Thank's for all clues - this is my 1st mac so I'm new to all this
     
    Omela, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. HLdan

    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can perform an Archive and Install. Upon reinstalling the OS choose the "Options" button and select Archive and Install. This will remove your old System Folder and install a new one. This is perfect if you are having stability issues with Leopard. Your settings, programs and all remain untouched. If you are reinstalling Leopard to get rid of files lying around (basically cleaning up the system) then Archive and Install will not do this, it requires a full erase and install.
     
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    diggy Notebook Deity

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    Like hldan said - Archive and Install. If I'm not mistaken you'll have to run Software Update as well, to bring your OS and software up to current
     
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  4. Omela

    Omela Notebook Consultant

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    Ok in day or two I'll reinstall but I have several questions

    1. If I choose Archive and Install - are installed video/audio codecs remain?
    2. Can I export my mailboxes, their settings and messages without Archive and Install?
    3. What about Itunes library - how correctly reinstall it (I know about folder copy but maybe there is something more elegant :) )
    4. Toast, Adobe CS2, Parallels - Id like to reinstall them from scratch - do they save their preferences somewhere and on Archive and Install all remain same after reinstalling them?
    5. Full reinstall and Archive and Install - do they leave Vista bootcamp intact?
    6. What happens with widgets on Archive and Install?
    7. How to save iPhoto library ?
     
    Omela, Aug 19, 2008
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