Apple IMAC User Guide - Page 53
Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup, Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications
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Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup You can use the Restore utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous state if you have a Time Machine backup. Use your Time Machine backup to restore information only to the computer that was the source of the backup. If you want to transfer information to a new computer, use Migration Assistant (in the Utilities folder in Launchpad). 1 If your backup is on a Time Capsule, make sure you're connected to an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. (To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions on page 52.) 2 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane, select Restore From Time Machine Backup and click Continue. 3 Select the disk that contains the Time Machine backup, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Under some circumstances, you may need to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. You can reinstall while keeping your files and user settings intact. 1 Make sure you're connected to the Internet by using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. (To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions on page 52.) 2 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane, select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue. 3 In the pane where you're asked to select a disk, select your current Mac OS X disk (in most cases, it is the only one available). 4 To select or deselect optional software, click Customize. 5 Click Install. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53