Upgrading MBP Hard Drive, Backup data with Time Machine?

[ebd.i.am]

I have a quick question..

I just received my new 500GB hard drive for my mbp and I was wondering if I install the new hdd, will I be able to retrieve all my files from my WD MyBook which is set to be the default backup source for Time Machine?

I do not want to backup everything I have, it would be too time consuming.... ugh..

thanks..

 

[NorCalLights]

I have a quick question..

I just received my new 500GB hard drive for my mbp and I was wondering if I install the new hdd, will I be able to retrieve all my files from my WD MyBook which is set to be the default backup source for Time Machine?

I do not want to backup everything I have, it would be too time consuming.... ugh..

thanks..

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: Once you finish your installation from the OSX CD's, the migration assistant will ask you if you want to restore your files. Just choose your Time Machine drive.

 

[ebd.i.am]

Thank you so much..

everything worked like a charm.

It's like I never re-installed os x, everything is exactly as it was..lol

 

[superspiffy]

can I restore my TM backup over the network through a AEBSn+hdd setup?