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Does macOS Recovery erase my other data?

My computer will not boot, High Sierra. When I use macOS Recovery does it erase all my other data and files on my drive?

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 10:06 AM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2020 10:27 AM

It should only replace the System files, but you should always have a backup or two. :)

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