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Does reinstalling Mac OS wipe out your data?

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Posted on Sep 5, 2020 06:42 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2020 06:50 PM

No, unless a problem occurs. Back it up first.

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Sep 5, 2020 06:50 PM in response to Nitsuayellamo

No, unless a problem occurs. Back it up first.

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Sep 5, 2020 06:53 PM in response to Niel

Thanks

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