To Zap, or not to Zap, that is the question ...
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To Zap, or not to Zap, that is the question ...
Remember that when you zap your PRAM, many of your system settings will return to their original defaults. This means you'll have to spend some time re-setting them to the values you prefer.
Zapping the PRAM will cure many problems that are the result of corrupted settings; if you're losing items in your Chooser, for instance, corrupted PRAM can be the cause. If you're troubleshooting a problem and your tests show that this may be the problem, then Zap away.
However, if you're not having problems, but are just doing regular system maintenance, I don't recommend Zapping the PRAM unless you're sure you remember all your settings!
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