Remember, you're only copying the volume (partition) you select. That's how things are defined. A "drive" (physical) can't be selected, and doesn't even have a name...
Reinstalling Lion, as I said, preserves your existing applications and data. There's no need to run Migration - your data and apps stay in place. |
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As for reinstalling Lion, I think I understand that now too--I hadn't seen from what you had said before that it preserved your existing applications and data. David |
Yes. Since Snow Leopard, a reinstall (not an erase install) basically refreshes the OS under your stuff.
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OK, just so I am clear (foggy head this morning).
I have just ordered an SSD for my 2009 MBP. Steps I should take are: 1. SD backup 2. Install SSD 3. Install ML on SSD 4. Use SD to copy over entire drive, overwriting the OS I just installed? |
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No, you can simply 1. SD Backup; 2. Install SSD; 3: Properly partition/format SSD; 4: Restore backup with SD; 5: Boot from new SSD.
When you're ready to create the recovery partition, simply download and install the OS from the App Store. |
Alternatively, if you'd like, you can install ML on the SSD and then migrate from the backup, as explained in the FAQ.
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I'm sorry, you're right. If you install ML first, and restore with "Restore - all files" with "Smart Update", the recovery partition will still be there so you don't have to restore.
Or you can do it the way I said, and not install ML on the internal (just partition and format), and install ML later. |
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Quote from you "When you're ready to create the recovery partition, simply download and install the OS from the App Store." Since I have a fairly up to date back up + Time Machine what is the need to have the Recovery Partition. If I downloaded ML and installed it - the nest time I made a copy I would loose the Recovery Partition. So do I really need Recovery Partition? Ian |
Making a copy won't lose your recovery partition. Replacing a drive will... they're not THAT easy to lose!
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Now I understand - I think?
Now I understand :) Thank you for that.
So when I copy my present MacBook Air, with SD and copy it to (decided to order a MBP R 13" to day) The recovery partition will be in tact? I'm thinking this may not be correct? Ian |
You shouldn't do it that way. See Help > Frequently Asked Questions, "I've got a new Mac.."
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