Mac heads ____ HELP
asprin
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What are my chances of recovering old user files after doing a clean install of a new OS? Not really a life and death thing but it would make like a little easier for me in the next few days. Seems like I'll end up losing some emails, bookmarks etc. if I can't do it. Help is appreciated.
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If you have already done the install and are now looking to recover files, you'll need to enlist the help of something like Norton Disk Doctor, I believe. Your data is unlikely to have been written over completely, but it might not be easy to recover (and will probably take a while too).
That probably doesn't help at all... sorry!
But yeah if you re-install MAC OS X or whatever it won't damage your existing files. So don't panic.
Re-Install away. I did it about 2 months ago.
And yes making a folder with your preferences is a good idea. Just in case. Our memories always fail to recall what it was we had our programs configured to.
On your actualI install Disk 1, there is a repair program that will help you sort out some problems.
but seldom needed for Macs. Unles syou ahve bogus software stirring up trouble. Naturally I can't seem to locate mine right now... Nor can I recall what it's actually called.
But doesn't look like you need it anyway. So ignore that last sentence...
i had a great deal of trouble getting tiger on my imac multiple attempts, loads of scary black screens with white text saying PANIC and shit.. i was tempted ot do a clean install but I eventually got it on... all the old user settings were imported automatically.
I'm thinking of giving this a shot and seeing what happens. Thank for the help.
I hope this personal strife makes you feel better about your own loss.
I think you are SOL on that one. I would suggest Tech Tool Pro 4, it is pretty much what any tech is using for drive/data recovery, after that, a zero index and re-install of your programs, which is always a pain in the azz. PS: you need CS2 photoshop/illustrator... the trace features are KILLER, that alone makes it worth the clean up. Get at me on the PM if you need.
thanks
Next time don't freak out if it happens again, you didn't need to do a clean install at all. Alas this info is coming a bit too late, sorry.
I would give data rescue a shot, it has worked for me in the past.
Thanks for the heads up.