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Rihamez

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Q: Does this feature erase any of the data on the mac?

I am using Mac mini late 2012. OS X El Capitan

I have a lot of data on it especially pictures on IPhotos and need to make sure I wouldn't lose any data with this recovery method.

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on May 9, 2016 9:10 PM

I have this question too

Q: Does this feature erase any of the data on the mac?

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by Carolyn Samit,

Carolyn Samit May 9, 2016 9:14 PM in response to Rihamez
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Apple Watch

May 9, 2016 9:14 PM in response to Rihamez

It will erase everything if you choose to reformat (erase) the drive.

Regardless of using OS X Recovery, you should back up all your important data on a timely basis.

You can use the Time Machine app in your Applications folder > Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac

That way if you need to reformat the drive at some point, you can restore your photos from a Time Machine backup.
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