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NV Whino

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1. Flash drives can fail

Reply to Smarmie Doofus (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2013, 02:03 PM

Dec 2013

So that would not be a permanent solution for you. CDs can also fail, but they are a better solution. What the tech was talking about is a hard drive back up, which is the best way.

But for expediency, I would put the stuff on a CD right now.

It's hard for me to understand how upgrading lost your documents and pictures. Setting, yes. But your docs and pics should still be there, although perhaps in a different place. A Spotlight search might help you find stuff.

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Flash drives can fail NV Whino Dec 2013 #1

Thanks. OK. I'll use a blank CD now. Maybe the other stuff later. I'll keep you posted. n/t Smarmie Doofus Dec 2013 #2