Backup

I was able to get all my important files backup to an external HD. Except for all my bookmarks, calendars, settings, etc. I do have a .Mac account with sync. ...

I've never used Time Machine before but I do know it's a backup tool. You mention restoring data from the Time Machine backup. ...

You can make and image of your bootcamp partition with Winclone and save the image to an external HD. After installing the new drive and restoring your OSX OS and data from your time machine backup, just use bootcamp setup assistant to size the bootcamp partition any size you want but still allowing more than enough room for OSX side, then just restore the image with Winclone...

to the head master. Mention the techs history and direct the headmaster to consult with the teachers as a backup to your story. ...

I would back up the following folders: - System Folder - Applications - Utilities The OS 9 install CD functions just fine as a bootable emergency backup -- there's really no need to roll your own, unless you have some program you want to run that's not included on the OS 9 CD.

Weird stuff! I don't usually recommend this, but I think you may want to consider reinstalling OS X. First, make sure you have a backup of your important data: pictures, email, documents, etc. Then, boot from your system disc while holding down C. **The next part is important:** Look carefully at the installation program. There should be an "Options" button toward...

EldiabloConCaca, Thanks! Based on your response, the only folder I would need is "System folder". Am I reading your comment right? What I am looking for is an emergency backup CD for the system in case the HD or system or both are failed (i.e. the computer won't boot) Thanks again!

I would like to relocate my iPhoto library to another location, but OS X reports that copying it (approximately 40 GB) to another partition on the internal drive will take 27 hours. Thinking that the time will eventually go down, I left it for 2 hours, but, unfortunately, the time was correctly subtracted to 25 hours. This issue also occurred when backing up my data to...

r your quick response. However, maybe I didn't make my question clear. I have a PowerMac 6500 running Mac OS 8.6. I would like to create either a bootable system backup CD or a HD clone that would be bootable. As far as the software is concerned, I am looking for an equivalent of Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper for Mac OS X. ...

What system folders are to be included to manually create a bootable backup file for Mac OS 8.6 ? ...