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Can the MacOS be repaired without loss to personal files

Can the MacOS be repaired without lost to personal files

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 6:46 PM

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Wengro

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 7:40 PM

Yes. If you boot into Recovery mode and select "Reinstall macOS" your files will not be deleted.

You would have to erase the drive using Disk Utility IF you wanted to erase your files before reinstalling.

Here's a link to booting into Recovery Mode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314

Good luck!!

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Wengro

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Jan 9, 2022 7:40 PM in response to adrongraphics

Yes. If you boot into Recovery mode and select "Reinstall macOS" your files will not be deleted.

You would have to erase the drive using Disk Utility IF you wanted to erase your files before reinstalling.

Here's a link to booting into Recovery Mode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314

Good luck!!

Jan 10, 2022 6:11 AM in response to adrongraphics

It is a sane thing to have a Time Machine backup of your Mac before attempting any operating system changes, whether they do or do not impact your home directory.

BDAqua

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Jan 10, 2022 11:20 AM in response to Wengro

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Wengro

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Jan 10, 2022 12:45 PM in response to VikingOSX

Couldn’t agree more with VikingOSX - always have a backup (or TWO!) before you make ANY major changes!

Can the MacOS be repaired without loss to personal files