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atad6

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jul 7, 2006
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I want to use time machine to only backup user accounts. I don't have a need for the complete restore feature since I plan on just reinstalling osx completely if that ever happens.

Will simply backing up the users folder backup mail accounts, ical calendars, address book, etc?

I don't care about backing up apps as those are easy to reinstall, only the settings and associated files of those apps.

Also is there a way to easily restore user accounts from time machine after a crash and a fresh install or must it be done manually?
 
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