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Are preference files automatically generated by the programs
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Hi, I'm going to be upgrading to Panther soon, and have been reading through all the posts about the best way to do this.
I plan to backup my home and applications folders and do a clean install of Panther, then copy back what I need.
Rather than copying all the preference files, I'd liike to just copy the ones that I know I really want the information from (mail, safari, keychain etc). If I just copy an application to the new apps folder and run it, will it automatically create its own new preferences file?
Thanks,
J.
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Yep, if an application doesn't find a preference file on launch, it will create a new one automatically, no foul, no harm. Obviously, you'll need to set the application up the way you want it again, and some apps have a "first run" script or application that runs if it doesn't find a preference file, but they're not a big deal.
Be sure to record your network settings too before you upgrade. Also, you might want to record a copy of your important passwords as a backup, not just depend on the Keychain file. I believe the Keychain file will be converted/upgraded for the new OS, but it's safer for you in the short term to have a backup plan. Once you're done and the passwords are safely transferred, you can destroy the backup.
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Originally posted by BuonRotto:
Yep, if an application doesn't find a preference file on launch, it will create a new one automatically, no foul, no harm. Obviously, you'll need to set the application up the way you want it again, and some apps have a "first run" script or application that runs if it doesn't find a preference file, but they're not a big deal.
Be sure to record your network settings too before you upgrade. Also, you might want to record a copy of your important passwords as a backup, not just depend on the Keychain file. I believe the Keychain file will be converted/upgraded for the new OS, but it's safer for you in the short term to have a backup plan. Once you're done and the passwords are safely transferred, you can destroy the backup.
Thanks for the confirmation. I already have backups of all my passwords, and the config files for my 2 routers and network settings for all the computers on the network. It's good advice.
Cheers,
J.
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