I recently sent my laptop in for diagnosis as I was experiencing wireless issues. They kept the laptop for approximately 20 hours and then called me. They notified me that the issues were software related and recommended that I did an archive install or a fresh install. I opted for the fresh install, so here is my backup HowTo / Checklist for Mac OS X Leopard.
Backup Safari Bookmarks:
Backing up Safari turned out to be much easier than expected.
1. Navigate to /library/safari
2. Copy the file named bookmarks.plist
Backup Address Book
1. Choose File --> Export --> Address Book Archive
2. Choose a name for the file, and select where you want to export the file to.
Backup Mozilla FireFox
1. Open FireFox.
2. Choose FireFox --> Advanced --> Clear Cache Now
3. Completely exit FireFox
4. Navigate to /users/(your username)/library/application support/firefox/profiles/
5. Copy the folder titled xxxxxxxx.default
Backup VMWare Fusion
1. Navigate to /users/(your username)/documents/virtual machines/
2. Copy your desired virtual machines from here
Backup iTunes
1. Open iTunes --> Store --> DeAuthorize
2. Quit iTunes
3. Navigate to /users/(your username)/music/
4. Copy iTunes folder
Backup Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars
This will backup your maps and saved games, surprisingly enough this was my most important backup :D
1. Navigate to /users/(your username)/library/preferences/Command and Conquer 3 Preferences/
2. Copy p_drive
Backup Mail
1. Navigate to /users/(your username)/library/
2. Copy Mail
3. Navigate to /users/(your username)/library/preferences/
4. Copy com.apple.mail.plist
DONE! I hope this helps anyone else.
Chris
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