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User Folder Question

superbovine

superbovine

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BenWakin said:
If I am planning to re-install OSX, do I just need to save my User Folder?
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backing it up would not be a bad idea. it you just do an upgrade/re-install, and don't erase/format you drive your home directory will still be there. however, if you want to wipe everything out, then you will back to backup your home directory.
 
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BenWakin

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superbovine said:
backing it up would not be a bad idea. it you just do an upgrade/re-install, and don't erase/format you drive your home directory will still be there. however, if you want to wipe everything out, then you will back to backup your home directory.
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Sweet. I did just that.
 
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