I lose anything if i upgrade my mac to mavericks?, I lose anything if i upgrade my mac to mavericks?
I lose anything if i upgrade my mac to mavericks?, I lose anything if i upgrade my mac to mavericks?
Ordinarily, any OS X upgrade should never delete anything already on the computer. However, bad things can and do happen sometimes, for all sorts of reasons. In the rare event that the upgrade does not go exactly as expected, a full system backup will be your only protection of your data, and your best means of recovering everything back to your previous useable state.
Personally, as far as major system update or upgrades, I recommend making a full, bootable system clone to an external drive before updating. That way, if the update fails, you can boot from your clone and have your old system fully functional to trouble shoot from, or to simple clone back to your internal drive if you do not want to try the update again.
The shareware apps Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich software) or SuperDuper (Shirt Pocket software) are the simplest tools to make a full, bootable clone of your current system.
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I just upgraded to Mavrick and it remind's me of Why I went to a Mac in the first place. Window's went to Vista and Added all kind's of app that You all ready have and don't need. I want to go back to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 but scard to lose everything on my hard drive. I have a externale hard dr. for my Time Machine that has all my back up's on it. Can I just reinstall Snow and then plug in my time machine and go back and not lose anything. Please help Mavrick is getting me mader by the mintue. My Mac ran fine until I upgraded, Now Every move I make take's forever.
I just don't want to lose all I have on my hard dr.
Thank's for any Help
JayMavericks - reverting back from:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6162 -
I just upgraded macbook to SnowLeopard 10.6.3 and now itunes won't recognize my iphone. I tried turning everything off and restarting. I have the latest version of itunes. If I have to reset the phone (and ipod touch), what does that mean? Will I lose anything? How long will it take? thanks
Start iTunes. Make sure you really are running the version you think you are. Sometimes people end up with two copies, different versions.
Mac OS X v10.6: iOS device not recognized in iTunes after restart - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3540
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311 - read section on Opening iTunes for information about running multiple copies of iTunes.
You say you are running Snow Leopard 10.6.3. That version will not run the latest iTunes which requires 10.6.8 If you need iTunes 10.7 you have to be running 10.6.8
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v.1.1 - http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
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I want to be sure that I won't lose things like microsoft office (I need excel for work) or my word files. Will I lose anything by upgrading to mountain lion? will I need to reinstall things or spend a lot of time restoring and resetting to get things set up as I have them now?
Probably not. Back up your computer first, and ensure that your applications are compatible wih Mac OS X 10.8; Microsoft Office 2004 and earlier aren't.
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Will I lose apps when I upgrade my mac
Ok, so here's my question: I am a macbook pro user which has two user accounts, mine and my wife's. I have installed app's like photoshop elements and aperture and my wife has installed ms office on her side. Our permissions allow each of us to use apps on both sides (i.e when I log in to my side I can use MS word, and she can use photoshop in her side).
I am about to buy my own macbook. On purchase I will copy the HD from my old mac onto the new one. From here on in I intend to delete my wife's profile so there is only one user account on my new machine. By doing this, will I lose access to MS word?? and when she deletes my account on her mac, will she lose access to photoshop??
Thanks in advanceOrdinarily, any OS X upgrade should never delete anything already on the computer. However, bad things can and do happen sometimes, for all sorts of reasons. In the rare event that the upgrade does not go exactly as expected, a full system backup will be your only protection of your data, and your best means of recovering everything back to your previous useable state.
Personally, as far as major system update or upgrades, I recommend making a full, bootable system clone to an external drive before updating. That way, if the update fails, you can boot from your clone and have your old system fully functional to trouble shoot from, or to simple clone back to your internal drive if you do not want to try the update again.
The shareware apps Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich software) or SuperDuper (Shirt Pocket software) are the simplest tools to make a full, bootable clone of your current system. -
've just upgraded to latest version of Firefox 4 and my Mac is only OSX.10.4.11 and now it won't open. How do I downgrade and get old Firefox back. Don't want to lose all my bookmarks. Why was I able to install in the first place. Very frustrated!!
You can get the latest version of Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
You can trash Firefox 4.0 then re-install Firefox 3.6, it will use your existing bookmarks, passwords etc
Mozilla are working to prevent Mac users with non-compatible systems from getting the notification about Firefox 4, and also not displaying the "Download Firefox 4" button on http://www.mozilla.com -
firefox is just an empty icon from what i can tell... when i upgraded to 10.9.5 on my mac firefox no longer works. it turns into a grey screen and then just ends up disappearing to the finder window... the application remains on, and won't force quit. I must re-start in order for it to Not be running... I've used firefox and mac for over 8 years and never seen anything like this.... I'm sure it's on the mac side of things, but I'm hoping y'all can fix it... it truly sucks to loose my favorite browser and all my saved bookmarked tabs and all
Your bad charger probably damaged something inside as well. Your hard drive directory may be damaged too.
If you lack a backup, you should read this:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1689
Otherwise, bring it in for service. -
Mac mini wanting to upgrade from 10.5.8 to anything newer for safari to work properly
I have a problem. certain sites are not working because my safari will not support the changes they have made to the website. ei. cannot see anything i want to or update my profiles. I have a mac mini with 10.5.8. and need to upgrade to newer for things to work. these are my specs for my 2009 mac mini...
Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 1.83 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 2 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MM21.009A.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.19f2
Serial Number (system): YM7503MPYL1
Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-0016CBAD8BAD
I dont know what else i need to get it to work. and my mother is having the same problems with hers because her os for her mac mini is a 10.4.4. so i need to get hers upgraded as well for her work. she will have less power as my mac as her mini is older. will it still work or will i need to find her a new computer?Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.
A PowerPC Mac mini can’t be upgraded past 10.5.8.
For a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.
For your Mac mini, upgrade it as if it was a Core Duo Mac, and once done, if desired, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.
Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.
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I recently upgraded to Mac OS X. I haven't tried to access anything in iWorks 09 since the upgrade, until now. I get an error message when trying to open any of the iWorks 09 applications. What's the fix for this?
Follow Sonicray's advice and when you post try to give as much info about your Mac, your OS, etc... Fill out your Profile info.
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I just recently upgraded from an iPhone 4 to an iPhone 5. I went to plug it in to iTunes to get everything back on to my new phone and it says it cannot do anything until I update to the latest version of iTunes. But, when I go to upgrade my iTunes it says I can't because my mac is a 10.5.8 version and the new iTunes is only avalible for a mac 11.0.3 version. Is there anything I can do or am I simply out of luck?
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You have to upgrade Mac OS X. First, open > About this Mac, and tell me what processor you have. If it's a Intel Core Solo, Duo or 2 Duo, you can upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
First, buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard Make a backup of your files, insert the DVD and upgrade to Snow Leopard. After upgrading, open > Software Update, and install 10.6.8. Finally, open > Software Update, and install the most recent iTunes.
If you want to install iTunes 10.7, download it from this page > http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1576 -
I have a Mac OS X 10.6.8 and want to upgrade to OS X Yosemite, but will I lose my purchased programs as I have a student version of the creative suite that will cancel itself if I try to reinstall it?
Thanks in advanceYou won't lose the purchased software unless a problem occurs or it's incompatible with Yosemite. Back everything up first.
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where can i download quicktime 7.5.5? A compatibility version gets downloaded but its not what I need. Im unable to open my ITUNES without the quicktime 7.5.5 upgrade or higher. Anything higher isnt supported by my mac ( OS X 10.5)
I had the same problem when re-installing my old iBook recently. You can find it here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL27 -
I want to store my mac before I go south for the winter. I don't want to lose my info. Can I remove battery and not lose anything?
Yes. Your data are stored in your hard drive, and the battery is not required for the hard drive to keep its data.
However, you may want to google for information about how to store a battery for an extended period - "winter" is a long time, and batteries do run down when left sitting on a shelf. -
Why can't I download OS X Mavericks? The download option is malfunctioning. I already checked that my mac version can have free upgrade. I click download, but it just doesnt do anything. I went to purchase tab, clicked "download" next to the app but still nothing happens. It's not internet problem because everything else on the app store works. The only thing not working is Mavericks downloading and I don't know why. Please help.
To install Mavericks, you need one of these Macs:
iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later),
MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Your Mac also needs:
OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8 already installed
2 GB or more of memory
8 GB or more of available space
Since Mavericks requires 8GB's or more of free disk space, control click the MacintoshHD icon on your desktop or open the Finder, right or control click startup disk in the Sidebar on the left then click Get Info.
You'll see Available and Capacity. Make sure there's at least 15% available disk space.
If installed, disable anti virus software before downloading Mavericks. -
HT201250 will i lose everything when I upgrade my mac
Hi - I have the disc to upgrade my mac to Snow Leopard. I don't have an external hard drive to back up. If I install the disc will I lose all my documents/photos/music etc?
If everything works perfectly, you should not lose your data.
I don't know about you but I never trust my data "to everything running perfectly". So I in fact back it up twice just to be sure.
IMHO I would hold off the upgrade until you have a disk for backup.
The questions is never will I lose data because that is a certainly. The question is when will it happen. Hence the reason to backup.
Allan
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