Time Machine Question

[Chiefcrowe]

So I'm considering upgrading to Office 2011. If there is an issue after install, and i did a time machine backup before that point, I will be able to restore the entire system to that point right?

 

[TheStu]

Possibly. Or you could just use AppCleaner to delete Office 2011.

A CarbonCopyCloner clone/SuperDuper clone done just before install would accomplish this purpose.

I don't really use Time Machine, so I have no idea if you can use it for that purpose.

 

[SSWilson]

So I'm considering upgrading to Office 2011. If there is an issue after install, and i did a time machine backup before that point, I will be able to restore the entire system to that point right?

Yes, you can do a complete restore from time machine. I did this once and it is slow as molasses. You will need to boot from your OSX DVD, there should be an option in the utilities menu.

 

[Kmax82]

Possibly. Or you could just use AppCleaner to delete Office 2011.

Agreed. Nothing in Office 2011 that should screw up your system, unless you're pirating and worried about a virus. 😉

I'll echo what SSWilson said.. Time Machine will work, but it is S-L-O-W. Depending on your HDD size, you're going to want to give yourself quite a long period of time for the restore.

 

[Emulex]

remove2008 before install 2011 dude

 

[zacharace]

Maybe a stupid question, but is 2011 even out yet?

 

[GhettoFob]

I think Office 2011 officially comes out in October. I've read that the volume license version is out already so you may want to check with your employer.

 

[Emulex]

yes the business version - not the version with sharepoint - is out I heard from a little birdy - but make sure you have permission to use the keys because they have some OGA going on now 😉

 

[Spineshank]

Im running it. Havent used it much but its been good so far.