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Restore User after fresh wipe and OS install

G’day.


I want to do a wipe and fresh OS install on my old MacBook Pro SSHD. I’m wondering the best, most reliable way to back up the user folder, then restore it after the process. Is it as simple and copying to an external then copying it back in the same place? I have a tendency to overthink so asking here, lol


Cheers.


Posted on Jun 20, 2023 2:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2023 7:12 AM

DBGM wrote:

G’day.

I want to do a wipe and fresh OS install on my old MacBook Pro SSHD. I’m wondering the best, most reliable way to back up the user folder, then restore it after the process. Is it as simple and copying to an external then copying it back in the same place? I have a tendency to overthink so asking here, lol

Cheers.



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Jun 21, 2023 7:12 AM in response to DBGM

DBGM wrote:

G’day.

I want to do a wipe and fresh OS install on my old MacBook Pro SSHD. I’m wondering the best, most reliable way to back up the user folder, then restore it after the process. Is it as simple and copying to an external then copying it back in the same place? I have a tendency to overthink so asking here, lol

Cheers.



Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support



Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support


Restore User after fresh wipe and OS install

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