I have a MB & MBP with tiger on them. If I backup the home folder on them and then do a clean wipe and install of Leopard can i restore all my data even if the backup was done in tiger?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Restore after Leopard upgrade
- Thread starter NYGMEN
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Dimwhit
macrumors 68020
Yes, you can. Most everything in your home directory will be fine (can't think of anything offhand that wouldn't transfer fine). When you first launch some of your programs, they may do an upgrade to your info (like Mail updating everything for the Leopard version), but it will work fine.
Edit: But I recommend using Migration Assistant to get everything back over to the Leopard install.
Edit: But I recommend using Migration Assistant to get everything back over to the Leopard install.
jeremy.king
macrumors 603
I would recommend the same. Keep in mind, this would require you to backup your entire disk - NOT just the home folder.