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What to do with the ML download file? Recovery USB?

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BadboyHouse

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Once the ML file has downloaded (presumably to the Applications folder), after obviously installing it what's the best thing to do with the file in terms of system recovery?

I have a 16GB memory stick which I want to use for system recovery.

What's the recommended procedure in terms of creating full system recovery?

Is it best to use the Recovery Assistant app the same as in Lion or would you recommend copying the DMG file to the memory stick instead??

I basically want to be covered from all angles - i.e. having to do a full system restore due to problems AND if/when I choose to install a new hard drive.

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BadboyHouse

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There must be a recovery option after installing ML??

I presume it's the built in method the same as Lion?

What about those that want to create a recovery USB after installing?
 
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elistan

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BadboyHouse said:
There must be a recovery option after installing ML??

I presume it's the built in method the same as Lion?

What about those that want to create a recovery USB after installing?
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If you're asking what I think you're asking - you can open up the contents of the Mountain Lion installer, extract the disk image, then burn that image to a recovery USB from which to boot from at a later date, or use on a machine with no network connectivity.

AFAIIK, the ML install creates a special recovery partition on the system disk that can be used to reinstall or perform diagnostics.
 
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BadboyHouse

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elistan said:
AFAIIK, the ML install creates a special recovery partition on the system disk that can be used to reinstall or perform diagnostics.
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I'm fine with that. I'd like to think think that Apple will release a Recovery Assistant that works with Mountain Lion though.
 
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BadboyHouse said:
I'm fine with that. I'd like to think think that Apple will release a Recovery Assistant that works with Mountain Lion though.
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You can use Carbon Copy Cloner (30 day free trial) to make yourself a Recovery HD. Start the app then hit command-2 to bring up Disk Center and you will see the option there.

The best thing though is just make a full installer on a 8GB or larger USB key. If you have the install image, just use this free app to make the USB key.
 
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elistan

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BadboyHouse said:
I'm fine with that. I'd like to think think that Apple will release a Recovery Assistant that works with Mountain Lion though.
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They do. I just found:
http://www.apple.com/osx/recovery/
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1433
The OS X Recovery Disk Assistant lets you create OS X Recovery on an external drive that has all of the same capabilities as the built-in OS X Recovery: reinstall Lion or Mountain Lion, repair the disk using Disk Utility, restore from a Time Machine backup, or browse the web with Safari.
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