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Q: Using Recovery method to restore OSX?

When Recovery option is chosen at option-boot time (option key held down), does this result in an up-to-date OS X version? In other words, for example for Mavericks, when all the restoration is done, will the version be current (10.9.5)? Or is the user required to run Software Update to update to the current version?

 

Also, after a restore, will the printer drivers be restored (show in System Prefs > Printers & Scanners)? Or will the user be required to reinstall these?

 

I would appreciate hearing from anyone with personal experience with a restore procedure.

 

Thanks.

Mac mini, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), null

Posted on Jul 17, 2016 11:48 AM

by Eric Root,Apple recommended
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A:

From the support article.

 

OS X Recovery (Command-R) installs the version of OS X that was last installed on your Mac.

 

OS X Recovery


If you are just restoring the OS, all other data should remain, but oops do happen, so do a backup, preferable 2 separate ones on 2 drives before starting.

Posted on Jul 18, 2016 7:31 AM

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  • by Eric Root,Apple recommended

    Eric Root Eric Root Jul 18, 2016 7:31 AM in response to NoPod
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    Jul 18, 2016 7:31 AM in response to NoPod

    From the support article.

     

    OS X Recovery (Command-R) installs the version of OS X that was last installed on your Mac.

     

    OS X Recovery


    If you are just restoring the OS, all other data should remain, but oops do happen, so do a backup, preferable 2 separate ones on 2 drives before starting.

  • by keg55,

    keg55 keg55 Jul 18, 2016 7:33 AM in response to NoPod
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    Jul 18, 2016 7:33 AM in response to NoPod

    With Recovery Mode (Alt/Option at startup) which boots into the Recovery HD you select, you will always get the most current version of the OS you install. So, for example, if you boot into OS X Maverick's Recovery HD and reinstall Mavericks, you will get 10.9.5.

     

    You should always run Software Update after reinstalling OS X. If it's a new install after erasing your Macintosh HD, you will have to reinstall apps, printer software and restore data. If you install on top of itself, Software Update should only update OS X apps (e.g. Safari, iTunes, etc.).