jacobfromwaterloo

Q: Hard Drive Erase, Clean Install and Time Machine

I am currently running OS X 10.10.3 and I want to do a clean install. All my content is backed up with Time Machine via external drive.

 

First, how do I erase my hard drive and install a fresh version of OS X 10.10.3?

Second, is it better to use a USB drive for the clean install or just you the Recovery Mode?

Last, once i finally have a clean installation of OS X 10.10.3, am i able to access my external drive via time machine to bring back some of my old files...i have read that the folder in the external drive is not accessible and not accessible through time machine.

 

I appreciate the response and guidance!

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Apr 19, 2015 2:13 PM

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