Updating RAM on 2007 macbook, do I lose all my files, bookmarks etc?
I am updating RAM memory to enable me to go from Tiger to Snow Leopard. But worried that I will lose all my documents, web bookmarks etc. Will they remian if I change the RAM modules? Sorry I am a very basic computer user!
Thanks
In simple words, RAM has nothing to do with storing documents; your documents etc are stored on your hard disk, so upgrading RAM will not damage or wipe out your data.... BUT... since everything is inter-connected, electric surge from ANY component can influence your hard disk (thus your data) in the worst case scenario. Therefore, it is always advised to backup your system before digging into your hardware - Better save than sorry!
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I have read that if I jump to 10.6 rather than 10.5 I will lose everything on computer. Is this true?Before you do anything make a cloned backup of your system on an external, erased HDD:
Clone using Restore Option of Disk Utility
1. Open Disk Utility in the Utilities folder.
2. Select the Destination volume from the left side list.
3. Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
4. Select the Destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination
entry field.
5. Select the Source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
6. Check the box, if present, to first Erase the Destination drive.
6. Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the external backup drive. Source means the internal startup drive.
You may then do an Erase and Install of Snow Leopard before moving to anything later.
Drive Preparation
1. Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Quit DU and return to the installer. Complete the Snow Leopard installation.
You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.
Snow Leopard General requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply. -
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iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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Question (?) Mark, Blinking Folder, or Gray Screen at Startup
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b. Boot drive's directory has been corrupted - Repair with Disk Utility.
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d. The disk drive is physically non-functional - Replace the hard drive.
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I have a problem, am i going to lose all my files ?
Hello,
I have a lot of pictures on my Ipod. But since i'm coming back from holidays, my ipod doesn't work anymore ! I still can use it and listen to music, but when i plug it, windows ask me to format it, and itunes doesn't recognize it...
I wanted to use iPod updater for updating the firmware without deleting the files, but... iPod updater can't "update", and cn only "restore"... i can't also see the name of the ipod (i have a n/d), and i can't see neither the capacity. I can only see the firmware version, and serial number. But everything about storage seems like dead.
I don't understand why, all my files should be always on it, because i can still listen to all the songs...
My files are important because it's lot of photos of my travels, and i didn't put them on another storage device so... i really don't want to loose them, i must avoid to use the "restore" function.
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So my late 2007 17" MacBook Pro has been acting up. Not only has it been slow but also...
1. It gets really hot! Fans running at 6000 rpm according to IStat Pro and fan control is not helping.
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http://www.mozilla.com/
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