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Q: Recovering Apps after "Install OS X"

Hi there,

 

I am considering to make a clean install of my operating system from OS X Utilities screen (Command + R during boot), but have a few questions before getting my hands into the job;

 

1 ) I have a MacbookPro mid-2012, which normally comes with OS X 10.7.3 "Lion", but I am running El Capitan now. If I wipe everything out and use "Install OS X" option within "OS X Utilities" screen, would El Capitan or Lion be re-installed?

 

2 ) I have some apps, such as Microsoft Office, that I want to recover. What is the best possible method for me to backup & recover Microsoft Office (I am only concerned about the App not my user data here)?

 

3 ) I have an internet connection, I think this is sufficient (ans safe?) for me to go ahead with a clean install without an OS X installation DVD or an USB?

 

Thanks in advance....

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11), null

Posted on Oct 6, 2016 9:29 PM

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Oct 6, 2016 9:47 PM in response to fnoyanisi
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    Oct 6, 2016 9:47 PM in response to fnoyanisi

    1 ) I have a MacbookPro mid-2012, which normally comes with OS X 10.7.3 "Lion", but I am running El Capitan now. If I wipe everything out and use "Install OS X" option within "OS X Utilities" screen, would El Capitan or Lion be re-installed?

    Command + R is used to boot up a Mac in Recovery Mode. This mode is possible due to the installation of a hidden recovery partition on your Mac's hard drive. This partition is created by default on new OS X installations and upgrades, but not every Mac configuration is supported. In that case you would need to use Internet Recovery Mode instead. (Command + Option + R).

     

    Recovery Mode will reload the most current version of OS X that you have installed. On the other hand, Internet Recovery Mode will attempt to install the exact version of OS X that came with your laptop when you bought it.

    2 ) I have some apps, such as Microsoft Office, that I want to recover. What is the best possible method for me to backup & recover Microsoft Office (I am only concerned about the App not my user data here)?

    Time Machine.

    3 ) I have an internet connection, I think this is sufficient (ans safe?) for me to go ahead with a clean install without an OS X installation DVD or an USB?

    If you use the Internet Recovery Mode option your Mac will connect directly to Apple servers to download and install OS X. What I don't know for sure is whether or not this connection is secure.

  • by fnoyanisi,

    fnoyanisi fnoyanisi Oct 6, 2016 10:06 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Oct 6, 2016 10:06 PM in response to Tesserax

    Thanks you for your reply...

     

    It appears that I've posted the question in the wrong community forum, and I am not able to move the thread to "MacbookPro" section....

     

    Yesterday, I tried to bring the "OS X Utilities" screen and I was successful in my attempt, so I think I have a recovery partition.

     

    Does Time Machine not back-up all the stuff, including user files etc. (I might need to have a look into that )? What I want is a clean machine, with a new OS and some selected Apps that I want.

     

    Thanks

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Oct 6, 2016 10:14 PM in response to fnoyanisi
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    Oct 6, 2016 10:14 PM in response to fnoyanisi

    Does Time Machine not back-up all the stuff,including user files etc.

    Yes, it does.

    What I want is a clean machine, with a new OS and some Apps I want.

    Try entering the following in an Internet search: clean os x install time machine

     

    You will be greeted with dozens of articles on ways to accomplish what you are looking for. Not trying to be lazy, just wanted you to know what is available out there.

     

    The following is a good example in doing a "fresh" install of OS X El Capitan from OSXDaily.