After some unsuccessful attempts to restore corrupted Time Machine configuration files, I'm faced with having to reinstall OS-X to get Time Machine back in working order.
As a recent PC convert, this scares the crap out of me. Reinstalling Windows was a 2-3 day project, since it necessitated reinstalling all applications and OS settings. So I'm a little skeptical when the docs on Apple's site say you can reinstall OS-X while keeping your applications and settings in tact. Technically Microsoft promised this too, but reality was much different than whatever theoretical world the MS techs lived in.
So here's the question: am I in for trouble if I re-install OS-X without completely reformatting my hard drive and starting from scratch? Can I really expect all of my Adobe, Office, iWork, and other applications (as well as existing user accounts, fonts, etc.) to work without a hitch after reinstalling the operating system?
Hearing from someone who's done this repeatedly would help calm my nerves. The unknown can be a scary place.
Thanks,
-Nate
As a recent PC convert, this scares the crap out of me. Reinstalling Windows was a 2-3 day project, since it necessitated reinstalling all applications and OS settings. So I'm a little skeptical when the docs on Apple's site say you can reinstall OS-X while keeping your applications and settings in tact. Technically Microsoft promised this too, but reality was much different than whatever theoretical world the MS techs lived in.
So here's the question: am I in for trouble if I re-install OS-X without completely reformatting my hard drive and starting from scratch? Can I really expect all of my Adobe, Office, iWork, and other applications (as well as existing user accounts, fonts, etc.) to work without a hitch after reinstalling the operating system?
Hearing from someone who's done this repeatedly would help calm my nerves. The unknown can be a scary place.
Thanks,
-Nate
