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Using time machine to recover from problem

i I am having problems with my iMac, it keeps locking up, not rebooting properly, generally I am unable to use it. So I was going to try Time Machine recovery.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 28, 2015 11:39 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2015 1:38 PM

Hi KhunRoss,

I understand you are having some general performance issues with your iMac and are considering restoring from your Time Machine backup. The following resource will explain some potential causes for the overall system sluggishness, and gives a complete review of how to restore files or your entire system using the Time Machine application.

OS X Yosemite: If your Mac runs slowly
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19031?locale=en_US



Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


Take Care,

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Aug 30, 2015 1:38 PM in response to KhunRoss

Hi KhunRoss,

I understand you are having some general performance issues with your iMac and are considering restoring from your Time Machine backup. The following resource will explain some potential causes for the overall system sluggishness, and gives a complete review of how to restore files or your entire system using the Time Machine application.

OS X Yosemite: If your Mac runs slowly
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19031?locale=en_US



Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


Take Care,

Using time machine to recover from problem

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