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VaatiKaiba

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Jun 12, 2008
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I was just wondering - I'm having a bit of trouble with Time Machine at the mo, and someone mentioned to me that I might want to do an Archive and Reinstall. I just have a few questions about it:

1) Are both my data and preferences kept, or only my data?
2) Is it safe to do without a backup?
3) Is it easy-ish to do?
4) Would it help in any other way (eg, make my Mac a little faster, etc)

I'm 11 months into my first Mac, and this had never really presented itself before now, so if anyone could help I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!
 
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