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georgefrommd

Q: How get replacement for Preview?

Preview was not working, hung up my computer, etc., so I deleted it and need a clean copy. I could go into Time Machine and get it there, but the old copy may have same defect. How get a new copy from Apple?

 

Ravgershom

iCal, Mac OS X (10.6.4), Grrrr!

Posted on Jun 13, 2016 7:54 AM

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  • by Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos Jun 13, 2016 7:56 AM in response to georgefrommd
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    Jun 13, 2016 7:56 AM in response to georgefrommd

    Re-install the operating system.

  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Jun 13, 2016 8:04 AM in response to georgefrommd
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    Jun 13, 2016 8:04 AM in response to georgefrommd

    It is not possible to delete Preview using normal means. Using third party "zapper" or "cleaner" type utilities to do that will result in irreversible corruption, which would also explain the reason Preview stopped working properly to begin with.

     

    Reinstall your Mac's operating system. That and reverting to a backup created prior to the onset of corruption is the only way to recover from such corruption. If you installed and used any number of popular "cleaning" scams then you may need to completely erase that Mac and rebuild your system from the ground up.

     

    Please read How to reinstall OS X on your Mac - Apple Support.