HT2693 Do you HAVE to backup the computer before downloading a newer operating system?

I need to update my operating system. Is backup always required. How can I speed up the backup?

Paintinacorner wrote:
I need to update my operating system. Is backup always required. How can I speed up the backup?
Do you not backup regularly anyway? If not, the backup may be very slow as you have a lot of stuff to backup.
Making any changes to any operating system or firmware on any computing device without a backup in hand is simply asking for disaster to smack you on the forehead.

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I think you are asking whether it makes an difference whether you create the mask before or after you edit the black & white version. The answer is that since the color version and the b&w version are on different layers (as seen here), it makes no difference when you edit the b&w version.
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4. The line illustration will appear as white lines in a black background. To change this to black-on-white, choose Image>Adjustments>Invert.
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You are syncing contacts with which supported address book application on your computer?
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HT2693 Do you HAVE to backup the computer before downloading a newer operating system?

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