sdrenker Posted June 27, 2004 Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 Here's a real simple question. I'm running OS 10.3.4 with four users. How do I backup the entire machine, i.e., Admin + other three users? I think I choose "Volume Selection/Local Desktop", then select "Macintosh HD." Is this correct? I need to reinstall OS X after backing up. What files should I bring back from the archive to avoid re-corrupting the system? I plan to re-install all the apps from scratch. Obviously restore the User's "Documents" folders, music, etc. Should I re-install their Desktop folders and Libraries? Or does this risk re-introducing corruption? Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBum Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 If you back up just the Users folder at the top level of your boot disk (i.e. all the users' home folders), you'll catch 99.9% of the files that can't be replaced with a reinstall. I backup that folder plus the system /Library/Preferences folder to catch all the preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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