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sir pball

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2. If you don't do a "clean install" it shouldn't wipe everything out.

Reply to KurtNYC (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2014, 02:10 PM

Jan 2014

Which, of course, won't work as expected, since you need it to happen.

If you can create an SD card or bootable external drive, you might be able to sort things out. Sounds like a kernel extension issue. Or, like he said, take it to the Genius bar. I personally avoid them, because I know way more than they do (sad truth, they generally just follow the script) but if you aren't handy with single-user mode, fsck, and kernel extension management you may be better off that way.

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Can I reinstall my OS (10.6.8) without losing installed apps like PhotoShop? [View all] KurtNYC Jan 2014 OP

You might try making a Genius Bar appointment to have them look at the machine. Stinky The Clown Jan 2014 #1

If you don't do a "clean install" it shouldn't wipe everything out. sir pball Jan 2014 #2

I don't know if this helps arikara Jan 2014 #3

Thanks KurtNYC Jan 2014 #4