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Will a clean install delete my files?

Thread starter Supernerd
Start date Oct 22, 2013
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Supernerd

macrumors member

Original poster

Oct 22, 2013

#1

Or mess around with them in any way?

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Bruno09

macrumors 68020

Oct 22, 2013

#2

Hi,

a "clean" install means you erase the disk before installing.

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Supernerd

macrumors member

Original poster

Oct 22, 2013

#3

Point taken. I will make sure to back up my computer with my 2TB hard drive before I do.

clukas

macrumors 6502a

Oct 22, 2013

#4

Supernerd said:
Point taken. I will make sure to back up my computer with my 2TB hard drive before I do.

Its good practice to backup even if you're only doing an upgrade.

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