If I am currently not using OSX Lion and wanted to switch; would the computer automatically put all my old things on the new software?
If I am currently not using OSX Lion and wanted to switch; would the computer automatically put all my old things on the new software?
As long as you don't erase the drive, it won't touch anything except known incompatible programs.
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Im using Mac OS X 10.6.8 and want to upgrade to the new lion. Does it matter how i do it?
Im using Mac OS X 10.6.8 and want to upgrade to the new lion. Does it matter how i do it?
Does your computer meet the requirements:
Lion System Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Recommended process:
How to Install Lion Successfully - You must have Snow Leopard 10.6.7 or 10.6.8 Installed
A. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions:
Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Utilities. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.3.) if DW cannot fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall Snow Leopard.
B. Make a Bootable Backup Using Restore Option of Disk Utility:
Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
Select the destination volume from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the backup volume. Source means the internal startup volume.
C. Important: Please read before installing:
If you have a FireWire hard drive connected, disconnect it before installing the update unless you will boot from this drive and install the update on it. Reconnect it and turn it back on after installation is complete and you've restarted.
You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to update. While the installation is in progress do not use the computer.
D. To upgrade to Lion:
Purchase the Lion Installer from the Mac App Store. The download will start quickly. Lion is nearly 4 GBs so a fast internet connection is essential. Download time could run upwards of 4 hours depending upon network conditions and server demands at the time.
Boot From The Lion Installer which is located in your Applications folder.
Follow instructions for installation. -
Just updated my photoshop cc and wanted to try out the new focus selection tool but it's not there. Why isn't it there?
Use menu Help>About Photoshop make you have started CC 2014 and have not started CC... Its in menu Select under Color range
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Can iCal use both English and French languages or does the System software need to be either French or English?
joanfromardon wrote:
Can iCal use both English and French languages or does the System software need to be either French or English?
The calendar language is determined by system prefs/language & text/formats.
The app language is determined by system prefs/language & text/language, or you can probably use
http://www.tj-hd.co.uk/en-gb/languageswitcher/ -
I want to use an old iphone as an itouch and don't have the sim card anymore (cut it to fit into 4G) and I just updated to the new software.... How do I reload the phone with apps and music?
You'll need to get a SIM card. It can be an old one.
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I have purchased the OS X mountain lion and want to re install after resetting my system but app store not showing it in my purchases. Do i need to re buy it and pay for it again for the second installation. ?
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Open App Store > Featured > Account > Show hidden purchases and unhide Mountain Lion. You can install Mountain Lion on all your computers for free -
I have created an AIM account on my computer. When I go to sign into Ichat it does not let me sign in. It says my username/password is incorrect. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi,
Whenever I have created a Name at AIM then I have received an email to tell me (via the email I listed) that a name has been created.
Such as this:-
Thank you. An AOL account as been created using this email address.
To complete the registration and activate the account, please verify your email address by clicking the link below.
Yes, I made this request and I want to reserve this email address as part of the AOL account service
No, I did not make this request and I do not want my email address registered with the AOL account service
You will not be able to use this AOL account or make changes to the account until the registration is complete.
Thank you,
The AOL Team
(Some lines are links in the original)
The wording in the above is from an older confirmation email, I have a newer one has slightly different wording.
That is then followed by a "Thank for Confirming" email.
An @mac.com Apple ID that is also a valid AIM Screen Name is registered here
Keep the password to 16 characters or less (it's an AIM limit despite the prompts on the Site for longer).
The Apple ID (Using @mac.com) links one email to the @mac.com name. That email is a must but must not already be used with another Apple ID
7:30 PM Thursday; August 18, 2011
Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
MacBookPro 2Gb( 10.6.8)
Mac OS X (10.6.8),
"Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images." No, Seriously -
I need help with creating a partition with bootcamp. I run OSX Lion and want to also run Windows 7.
Bootcamp is not allowing me to create the partition. The message i get when i try to do so is as follows:
The disk cannot be partitioned because some files cannot be moved.
Back up the disk and use Disk Utility to format it as a single Mac OS Extended (Journaled) volume. Restore your information to the disk and try using Boot Camp Assistant again.
I am looking in Disc Utility and am not sure what to do.
To me it looks like i only have one 'single Mac OS Extended (Journaled) volume. So i am not sure exactly what it is requiring me to do?
Help greatly appreciated!Look to the right under "More Like This". Your issue has been discussed many many times. The error you are seeing is because you do not have enough free "contiguous" space on your hard drive. Read the other threads that address this issue to find how to solve the issue.
Or, put "The disk cannot be partitioned because some files cannot be moved" into the search box at the upper right of this page. -
This is an iphone 4 by the way
Did you have it connected to a power source while doing the update? You should have, and were likely prompted to do so. Put it on the charger for 15-30 minutes uninterrupted and see if you can revive it.
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i am using a 3GS and want to switch to a 4, how can i transfer my current game scores to the new phone?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2109
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How do I sign in to my iTunes for the first time? Everytime I try it says I have not used iTunes before, and to review my account information.
It sounds like you are trying to create a new icloud account, not just logging into an existing account. When you type in your Apple ID and get that error, it's because you are trying to create an account using the same ID that is already being used in another account.
Go to Settings>iCloud and scroll to the bottom of the screen. If you are logged in, press the Delete button, then try logging in with the existing ID.
As for pics, the most secure way is to connect ipod to PC with USB and look at the Photos tab for your device in iTunes. Using Photo Stream is another way, but it doesn't always work, depending on conditions. -
I am using OSX Lion 10.7.2. Quick Time player can open some of 'MOV' format video but some can not. What shall I do?
Use VLC . Plays just about any format and it's free.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ -
when printing from aperture my margins are unequal, even if i set my margins they come out bigger one side and not the other. i am using a macbook pro running osx lion and printing with a canon pro 9000.
please can anbody help or advise?You didn't mention any color calibration being done on your monitor. This is an essential part of any color-correct workflow. What are you using to calibrate your monitor (and your printer)?
Print profiles (for soft-proofing as well as printing) are for specific combinations of paper & printer. The nine you have are each, most likely, for a common paper (perhaps mfr'd by Canon) to be used with your printer.
I don't know what you mean when you say "I choose a high standard print option".
Have you read the User Manual chapter on printing?
Printing Your Images
There is also a good appendix on calibration:
Calibrating Your Aperture System -
Yesterday, I purchased Mountain Lion OSX and tried to download it but I don't think the download worked. How can I tell if I am using Mountain Lion and how do I get help if the download was unsuccessful?
Click your Apple menu icon top left corner of your screen.
From the drop down menu click About This Mac.
If Mountain Lion is installed, it will say: v10.8
If not, launch the App Store. From the App Store menu bar click Store > Check for Unfinished Downloads
FYI .. for downloading Mountain Lion from the App Store, a high speed (broadband) internet connection is strongly recommended by Apple as noted here > iTUNES STORE - MAC APP STORE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If you need to reinstall OS X or repair the the startup disk Mountain Lion Recovery, that requires broadband access to the internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection. OS X is downloaded over the internet form Apple when OS X Recovery is used for reinstallation. -
Tried to install Mountain Lion and it comes up with the following message Mac OS X Update Combined can't be installed on this disk. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update. My laptop is using 10.7.3
Go to > Software Update and install updates. Finally, go to App Store, buy Mountain Lion and install. Open > http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
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