MAC question

Jimi Michiel · 10-27-2007, 10:43 AM

Does anyone out there know how I can create a complete backup of my PowerBook G4 on a USB drive without having to purchase software? I'm taking it in to get the SuperDrive replaced (for the second time, I'm glad I got AppleCare) and the Apple Store recommended that I do a full backup before I bring it in. I could backup individual files, but I'd rather have all my settings and preferences backed up too.

Thanks,
Jimi

kateeba · 10-27-2007, 10:53 AM

Jimi

You might want to download Carbon Copy Cloner, which is a free software download, but if you like it you can opt to send the guy 10 bucks. It will not only back up your entire drive, but you should be able to boot from it too.

Hope this helps. Lou

You can learn more about it and download it here:

http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html

tatakata · 10-27-2007, 11:28 AM

I was at a mall last night and there were a bunch of MAC people going crazy about a new OS at the MAC store

tpetplyr · 10-28-2007, 04:37 PM

I THINK if you make sure you copy the "Library" all your settings will be saved. What I do when I back up my computer is just copy "Stuart" (the name of my computer). It contains "Desktop", "Documents", "Library", "Movies", "Music", "Pictures", "Public", and "Sites".

No guarantees, but this is how I understand it.

Stuart

rowuk · 10-28-2007, 05:27 PM

No cash necessary to back up your mac:

Mac OS X: How to back up and restore your files

This will do everything necessary.

I do not think that you will be able to boot from the USB drive.

Jimi Michiel · 10-30-2007, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

No cash necessary to back up your mac:

Mac OS X: How to back up and restore your files

This will do everything necessary.

I do not think that you will be able to boot from the USB drive.

Thanks! I looked for the page for a long time without finding it!

rowuk · 10-30-2007, 12:40 PM

I ran an apple office for duty free sales back in the 90's. I still like the mac a lot!

stchasking · 10-30-2007, 08:10 PM

If I ever become a computer geek, kill me.

10-27-2007, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,748	MAC question Does anyone out there know how I can create a complete backup of my PowerBook G4 on a USB drive without having to purchase software? I'm taking it in to get the SuperDrive replaced (for the second time, I'm glad I got AppleCare) and the Apple Store recommended that I do a full backup before I bring it in. I could backup individual files, but I'd rather have all my settings and preferences backed up too. Thanks, Jimi __________________

10-27-2007, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
kateeba New Friend Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	Re: MAC question Jimi You might want to download Carbon Copy Cloner, which is a free software download, but if you like it you can opt to send the guy 10 bucks. It will not only back up your entire drive, but you should be able to boot from it too. Hope this helps. Lou You can learn more about it and download it here: http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html __________________ Trumpet Artist, Composer Hear my music at: www.enchantedvibratiions.net

10-27-2007, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 959	Re: MAC question I was at a mall last night and there were a bunch of MAC people going crazy about a new OS at the MAC store __________________

10-28-2007, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
tpetplyr Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 112	Re: MAC question I THINK if you make sure you copy the "Library" all your settings will be saved. What I do when I back up my computer is just copy "Stuart" (the name of my computer). It contains "Desktop", "Documents", "Library", "Movies", "Music", "Pictures", "Public", and "Sites". No guarantees, but this is how I understand it. Stuart

10-28-2007, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	Re: MAC question No cash necessary to back up your mac: Mac OS X: How to back up and restore your files This will do everything necessary. I do not think that you will be able to boot from the USB drive. __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

10-30-2007, 12:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	Re: MAC question I ran an apple office for duty free sales back in the 90's. I still like the mac a lot! __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

10-30-2007, 08:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
stchasking Forte User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,367	Re: MAC question If I ever become a computer geek, kill me. __________________ "I was performing professionally at age 17 and have never had a real job." Allen Vizzutti http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcking

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