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Discussion in 'Technology' started by drgek, Nov 27, 2010.

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  1. drgek

    drgek Formula 3

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    #1 drgek, Nov 27, 2010
    The hard drive on my iMac failed and is being replaced. Fortunately, I have a Time Machine backup. When I get the computer back, should I use the restore function or migration assistant to set up the drive? Advantages/disadvantages of either?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Fast_ian, Nov 27, 2010
    What OS were you running? If Snow Leopard, I'd probably say restore. Anything else, maybe migrating would be the way to go [Having said that, I've never needed to do either, so hopefully someone with experience will chime in.]

    Good job on already *having* a backup ;)

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  3. drgek

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    #3 drgek, Nov 27, 2010
    Thanks, Ian

    I do have Snow Leopard.

    And I only have a backup because after two hours of refusing to boot up, I did get the computer to start. At that point I learned the magic of Time Machine :)
     
  4. drgek

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    #4 drgek, Dec 9, 2010
    Brief follow up:

    Restore worked brilliantly. Seriously, the only quirk detected was with iTunes, which auto-loaded an Apple ID I hadn't used since prior to ever purchasing my Mac. After then requesting me to authorize the computer to play my purchased music, it told me I already was authorized. All other files, applications (even megabuck programs like Photoshop) transferred perfectly.
     
  5. Ricambi America

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    #5 Ricambi America, Dec 9, 2010
    Time Machine is insane. Just sick insane.

    Why every other mfg on earth hasn't copied it, is beyond me.
     
  6. FarmerDave

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    #6 FarmerDave, Dec 10, 2010
    I consider myself to be the ultimate mac guru.

    Nothing but Velveeta on my mac, thank you very much.
     
  7. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #7 Fast_ian, Dec 10, 2010
    Firstly, congrats to the OP on getting 'er going again.

    +1

    I continue to be surprised that nobody has done anything similar for Linux (be it FOSS or commercial) - Sure, you can do complete & incremental backups from the command line, but it's not at all "friendly" - It's the one thing still missing from the standard distro's for some reason...... They include all kinds of useful (and expensive in PC/Mac land) S/W, but nothing for backups. :(

    Cheers,
    Ian
     

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