i'm 1 of unlucky people had yosemite update go very, bad. after repeat efforts w/ tech help, agreed needed erase drive , clean install.
found way salvage data!
last 21 days ago, had quite bit of data going lost. here's did:
1. restart computer in safe mode.
2. you'll asked enter name , password if you're registering new account.
3. screen might give off weird wobbly effect, don't worry it.
4. set icloud if need to. didn't have account set up, able in safe mode. of course, need have icloud set on second computer or phone. otherwise won't you.
5. add files want salvage icloud. don't forget little things bookmark plist or itunes library files play counts , playlists.
6. it's okay if files exceed icloud's storage capacity. had move stuff off of icloud mac air wanted transferred. move files out of icloud , 2nd device, new space opens on icloud.
7. monitor uploads on 2nd device. upload speed might little slower normal. don't assume files have transferred until you've confirmed it.
8 , done! (except erasing hard drive).
9. btw, tried transferring data dropbox first, dropbox couldn't communicate computer in safe mode.
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