Systems often suffer from all sorts of errors. Sometimes you have to solve serious software failures. Often they can be dealt with on their own, and sometimes you have to turn to specialists for help. But Mac OS recovery usually does not require special skills. Just follow the instructions.
About system
Mac OS is an entire family of Apple device operating systems. They are designed for Macintosh computers. For the first time it became known about her back in 1984. At that time, it did not have such a name, and the term was introduced only in the mid-90s of the XX century. Now every version of Apple's PC operating system is so commonly called.
Problems
The peculiarity of Mac OS is that it is practically not subject to all sorts of problems that other operating systems encounter. This is due to the absolute software and hardware compatibility of the devices. Much also depends on the diligent work of developers.
But sometimes system failures still happen. Sometimes they are associated with improper operation of the device and errors in use, and sometimes they can be caused by unknown reasons.
In this case, you have to fix the failures yourself or contact a service center. But each user of an Apple device knows how much a hike to a specialist can fly into, so he tries to solve the problem on his own.
One solution is to restore Mac OS. This option is considered by many to be a panacea. In fact, this method can really help get rid of minor bugs and problems with the system. But you should not always rely on him.
Recovery
Mac OS Recovery Mode offers a number of options that can help you in a given situation. Here you can restore the system from Time Machine, reinstall it, restore or erase data from the hard drive, and also get online help.
All these points in one way or another relate to the resumption of the OS. One of the options can be really effective. Also, this section is suitable if you intend to sell or transfer a used device, but do not want to manually erase the data. This kind of reset will help in this.
Section Usage
So, Mac OS recovery can be started with the keyboard shortcut: Command (⌘) + R. Holding down the buttons, you need to wait for the screen to display the download and the globe icon. Thus, we launched the recovery section.
In a new window, the possible options will be displayed:
- work with backup;
- reinstalling the system;
- online help;
- work with a disk.
You must select the desired item. But not all users understand which partition is needed to restore Mac OS, so let's look at each item.
Work with backup
Time Machine is a built-in tool that works with backup. It automatically creates a pack with files, which may include your favorite music, photos, programs, and more. This option is suitable if you deleted some important documents, but you know that before that they were copied to the backup storage.
Suppose that the data was actually saved manually or that automatic mode was selected. You need to figure out how to restore them using this section. By the way, some users can save the entire operating system, which is thus easier to restore in case of system failures.
Having selected the appropriate section in recovery mode, you need to click on "Continue". You will be prompted to select the repository where the copy is located. Usually the folder is called BackUp.
It will store the backup file itself. We select it and continue the process. Next, to restore Mac OS data, you need to choose the place where the files will be saved. Now you can shut down and restart your computer.
Reinstalling system
Another way to restore the system is reinstallation. By selecting this section, you can choose further settings. The system will offer to format the disk, but for this you will need to select the "Disk Utility" item. If you do not want to do this, then immediately select "Reinstall the system."
All further instructions will be displayed on the screen. Enough will follow them. The system itself selects all the items that are needed and starts the reinstallation. During this process, you need to wait for its completion: do not close the lid or transfer the system to "Sleep".
In the process, the system may restart and freeze several times, but you should not interrupt this. After the reinstallation is completed, the computer will restart again and activate the setup assistant.
If you plan to give or sell a PC, you can exit this mode. Otherwise, you will have to go through the setup from the very beginning.
Work with disk
Another recovery item is Disk Utility. In this case, you can use Mac OS Disk Recovery. But for this you will have to clear all the data, so before doing this, make a backup copy or transfer it to another medium.
After you have selected this item in the recovery menu, you need to decide on the storage that you need to "reanimate." Select the disk and click "Clear". Next you need to fill in the fields necessary to configure a new section.
It remains to wait until the completion of the formatting process. The disk will be freed, possibly even from malware.
Lost files
What to do with deleted documents? File recovery in Mac OS is theoretically possible without third-party help, using a backup, but this method is not always really effective. Sometimes you need a deeper scan and search for lost data.
You can use the Disk Drill utility for this. The program easily copes with recovering lost data from a hard drive or other drives. You can install it for free if you choose the basic version, in addition to it there are also paid options with advanced functionality. The utility works with Recovery Vault technology.
After installation and launch, the program will begin automatic configuration. It is also important to monitor the inclusion of Recovery Vault technology. What is it for?
Some files in the special extension may be completely deleted from the system. However, no slightest data remains after them. Over time, they overlap with new documents. To save them, and similar technology is needed.
The program will quickly find all the lost files and display them in a table. The user can view them and select those that are really important to him. After, the recovery process will start, before which you need to specify the folder where the documents will be saved.
Problems
What should I do if the program recovery does not start on Mac OS or I cannot create a backup? It is immediately worth noting that the work of Time Machine is closely connected with a third-party drive. Therefore, for correct operation, it is important to acquire a hard drive that can connect to a PC via USB, FireWire or Thunderbolt.
Next, you need to check for the latest system update. You can restart the computer. Depending on which backup method you use, you need to check its operability.
For example, if you use a server, you need to provide a stable Internet connection, otherwise failures and errors are possible.
You can also run a backup check using the command of the same name. Sometimes it can be damaged or have errors. The system will offer to fix them.
Finally, the problem may be in the drive where you want to transfer or where to get the backup from. In this case, you will have to run a drive test to see if something really happened to it. Also, if possible, try to fix them. If all else fails, you will most likely have to format it.