I want to backup my mac entirely and be able to drop it on to a fresh install with all settings and apps in tact. Is time machine capable of this?
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Does time machine backup apps and all settings?
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Yes in your case, after your fresh install, run migration assistant and point it to your TM backup.
The main problem with this is if you are not careful you can end up bringing back a lot of the 'cruft' that led you to want a fresh install in the first place.
The main problem with this is if you are not careful you can end up bringing back a lot of the 'cruft' that led you to want a fresh install in the first place.
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