If I reinstall macOS will I loose my current data
Circle with line on start up. Checked for errors via disk utility. No errors found. If I reinstall macOS will I loose my current data on my Mac?
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Kgburyn wrote:
Circle with line on start up. Checked for errors via disk utility. No errors found. If I reinstall macOS will I loose my current data on my Mac?
Reinstalling the macOS on top of your existing macOS does not remove user data— it is a known method to resolve issues.
How to reinstall macOS
Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904
ref: If your Mac starts up to a circle with a line through it
If your Mac starts up to a circle with a line through it - Apple Support
Always advised to have a current backup plan.