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How do I reinstall my macOS without losing my files?

How do i reinstall my OS without losing my files?

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MacBook Air 13″, 11.6

Posted on Aug 23, 2022 5:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2022 5:46 AM

See: How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

You should have a current Time Machine or other backup just in case something goes wrong.

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Aug 23, 2022 5:46 AM in response to DJPiqo

See: How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

You should have a current Time Machine or other backup just in case something goes wrong.

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Aug 23, 2022 9:17 AM in response to dialabrain

If you reinstall an OS the new OS file will overwrite the old one and none of your files should be affected as long as you do not reformat or erase the HD. Of course everything should always be backed up first.

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