Are File Vault System Backups Bootable?
I wanna back up our main drive that includes our OS (High Sierra) to an external HD. Once the backup is completed, will it be a bootable drive?
Many Thanks!
Mac Pro, macOS 10.13
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FileVault isn't a backup utility.
If you use a cloning utility, or Time Machine in Mountain Lion through Catalina, the backup drive will be bootable. Otherwise, check the product's documentation; drag-copied backups won't be.
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