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What happens after you reinstall Mac OS?

What happens after you reinstall Mac OS?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 7, 2022 9:20 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2022 9:28 PM

GmaJoycie Said:

"What happens after you reinstall Mac OS?"

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About Reinstall the macOS:

Nothing would be lost. It's just that misplaced items would be placed back to where they should be and corrupt system files would be replaced by clean files. Go Here: Reinstall macOS - Apple Support. Use the third bulleted method: [command + r]. To prevent data loss, be sure to Back up your Mac with Time Machine, prior to the reinstall.

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TheLittles
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Oct 7, 2022 9:28 PM in response to GmaJoycie

GmaJoycie Said:

"What happens after you reinstall Mac OS?"

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About Reinstall the macOS:

Nothing would be lost. It's just that misplaced items would be placed back to where they should be and corrupt system files would be replaced by clean files. Go Here: Reinstall macOS - Apple Support. Use the third bulleted method: [command + r]. To prevent data loss, be sure to Back up your Mac with Time Machine, prior to the reinstall.

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