When upgrading to os x lion, will all my files stay in place or what?
when upgrading to os x lion, will all my files stay in place or what?
Yes of course, Apple knows a users files are valuable and won't just go deleting them .
However, OS X upgrades can go bad due to unforeseen circumstances or special modifications people have done to their operating systems or even root level anti-virus installs like Norton.
If the upgrade goes bad, your operating system can become "bricked", requiring a lot more effort to recover your files.
Also third party programs like from Microsoft, Adobe and others may not be ready for OS X Lion, if you have any "mission critical" needs for the computer, it's best to wait several months, yes SEVERAL MONTHS, to make absolutely sure all the bugs are worked out of third party drivers, software, printers, scanners etc., and even OS X Lion itself.
Always backup your valuable data, to write protected cd/dvd's if all possible for the reason that humans, even myself I just recently learned, can very very easily erase data on re-writable media like hard drives due to human error.
TimeMachine is a somewhat ok image backup system, Carbon Copy Cloning of one's boot drive onto a external drive which is hold option bootable is great in case your hard drive dies, but for your most precious data, you really should be burning, labeling, dating and storing multiple cd/dvd's.
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I am now running on OS X Snow Leopard. If I upgrade to Mountain Lion, will all my files and data and bought programs disappear?
As Austin Kinsella1 says, it's a good idea to check your program versions.
I have found this site really helpful with that:
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table -
When upgrading from OS X lion to OS X mountain lion will it automatically uninstall OS X lion
when upgrading from OS X lion to OS X mountain lion will it automatically uninstall OS X lion?
Yes. You download Mountain Lion from the App Store and, once the download is complete, the installation of Mountain Lion will begin. You can quit it at this point and backup the "Install OS Mountain Lion.app" (which I suggest) the double-click it and begin the installation.
All remnants of Lion will be gone and you'll be running Mountain Lion.
Good luck,
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If I upgrade to Lion, will all my stuff on my Mac be wiped out?
If I upgrade to Lion, will all my stuff on my Mac be wiped out?
If all goes as it is supposed to, no. Your data should all stay exactly where it is. However, there's always a possibility that something could go wrong.
When you upgrade, you need to do the following:
1) Check all your software for compatibility with the new system.
2) Repair the hard drive with Disk Utility.
3) Make a full backup of your whole system using Time Machine.
4) Ideally, make a second full backup of your whole system using something else, like Carbon Copy Cloner. (I consider two backups to be the minimum.)
5) Wait until you have time to deal with any possible problems that crop up.
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I updated my iMac to Mountain Lion. All the files were deleted. I have Time Machine backups. When I restart the mac pressing Command R to restore it from the backup it shows the previous OS X (Leopard) beside the date of the backup that I want to select. Will it go back to Leopard if I restore it from the backup?
No, it won't revert to the prior OS X but you you may have third party apps installed that were compatible with Lion that may not be compatible with Mountain Lion.
App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS
After you restore from TM, check HD > Incompatible Software -
If i download mountain lion will all user accounts use this operating system automatically? Or do I need to download it for each user... Its taking ages to download too.
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
When you upgrade the operating system, all users are upgraded to be used with the new version, so you won't have to upgrade OS X each time for all your users -
Will all my files be saved on my Mac when I upgrade? Because I do not have an external drive.
Upgrading should not damage your content, however, it is strongly recommended that you make a current backup on an external drive just in case something goes wrong. I have never had to use a restore but always have a backup just in case.
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If I upgrade from OS X 10.6 will all my files still be there on the new OX Mountain Lion? eg photos, documents, mail etc?
I haven't heard of that before. I'll take a look.
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Will installing lion delete all my files and apps?
will installing lion delete all my files and apps? if yes, is there a way ti make sure i can get it all again? i'm new to mac and upgrading OS's
just wanted to make sure. I'm gonna back up my things in time machine first but im new to that too (figures). can i partition my hard drive and back up my data there? and if so how would i do so?
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I need help to update my email and also to sinc my computer, iphone and ipad together so when I delete my emails they will all disappear together. I got the iphone and ipad to work but cant seem to get the computer to work.
E-mail provider?
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my macbook pro running lion will not boot . it stays on the grey page with the cog spinning. I have tried all methods of booting to no avail. I have removed the bottom and taken out the battery and the ram . will this affect my applecare warranty. I had to try myself as I'm overseas for two months and nowhere near any sort of help .
there was a recent software update that seemed to screw HDV up. Do some searching here over the last month or 2 and you'll find a bunch of posts and some possible solutions.
Worst case scenario, do as Shane suggests. But might I suggest you take a look at the user tips section of the forum. there are some great tips on how to prevent these sorts of problems by cloning your startup drive, etc. -
When I update to IOS 7 will all my music be deleted
When I update to IOS 7 will all my music contacts photos ect... Be deleted
If you update when iOS 7 is available in the fall:
- If you update via Settings>General>Software update nothing will be lost unless there is a glitch. They happen sometimes. Therefore, make sure all your media is backed up and yo have an iPod backup
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
- If you update via iTunes, all your synced media like apps and music has to be in the iTunes library -
My Macbook is running on OS 10.5.8. However, I forgot my admin password. I would like to find out if I can use OS 10.6 CD to reset the admin password while upgrading OS? Also, will all my files be still present after upgrade??
1. Should be possible to do that; go to the Utilities menu and select 'reset password' before starting the installer. (while booted from the DVD of course)
2. Standard installation of SL only replaces system components; applications, user data and preference settings should not be affected.
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I replaced my 2010-2011 iMac internal HD i dont have an install disk i created one with my external HD but when i go to install lion onto my imac it stays at the apple logo screen.HELP ME PLEASE!
Boot from the original Install disc that came with the computer and then format the drive Mac OS Extended (Journaled) using the GUID partition. Then you can re-install OS X. If you no longer have the original media call AppleCare with the serial number of the machine (look on the bottom of the stand) and for a nominal fee they will ship you replacement media.
The chances are very good you will have fan problems if you used an off-the-shelf HD, beginning in 2009 Apple began using HD's from vendors that incorporated heat sensors into the HD. If you did not buy the same type of HD your computer will think the HD is overheating causing the fans to run at full speed. -
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You might have luck in the Pages community. I’ll ask the hosts to move your post there.
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