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The NMU MacBooks and ThinkPads are already pre-imaged wth the NMU software image when it is issued to you. If your comptuer needs the NMU software image restored or updated you will need to bring it the HelpDesk.

Since the involves erasing your hard disk please make sure to backup all critical files first. USB flash drives are available for check out from the NMU library circulation desk with a NMU Wildcat ID card. The HelpDesk can assist you with backing up your files if you need help.

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It's always a good idea to back your files up regularly and especially if you are planning to transfer them to a new machine. In addition to dragging and dropping files onto an external device, you can also burn files to a CD. Follow these instructions to learn how. 

1. Insert a blank CD and wait a few seconds for the OS to realize that it is, in fact, a blank CD.

2. When a dialog box appears make sure that "Open Finder" is chosen in action menu and click "OK."
     

3. Wait while the Mac prepares the CD for use.

4. When the CD appears on the Desktop, add items to the CD by dragging-and-dropping files to it.
    

5. When you are ready to burn the disk, click the disk to select it, click the "File" menu and select "Burn Disc." 

6. When the dialog box appears, name your CD and click "Burn."
    

7. A progress bar display how much data has been burned.
    

8. When finished, the CD will mount on the desktop. 
 

Note: You can restore files by dragging and dropping then from the disk and back to the location where you'd like 

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Exported Bookmarks can be used as a backup or for importing into another web browser. Select an option below. 

• Export bookmarks from Firefox.
• Import bookmarks to Firefox.
• Adding and Using bookmarks in Firefox.