Will leopard erase my files and applications

when i install leopard will my applications like photoshop, illustrator, etc. get erased? and what about my other files?

As others have pointed out, a bootable backup is the ideal solution. Dismount (please ask if you don't understand how) the backup after finishing making it and disconnect before installation. My FAQ* here explains how to make backups:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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I recently upgraded from Leopard to Snow Leopard and I noticed that I have more capacity available on the Macintosh HD. I checked my files and applications and they are still on my computer. Can capacity on the HD change after an OS upgrade?

I recently upgraded from Leopard to Snow Leopard on my MacBook and I noticed that I have more capacity on the Macintosh HD than before the upgrade. I checked my files and applications and they are still on my computer and nothing appears to be missing. Before the upgrade I had around 111 GB capacity with around 10.50 GB available on the Mac HD but now after the upgrade I have 119 GB capacity and 20.92 GB available. Can capacity on the HD change after an OS upgrade?

No, but the upgrade removed unneeded PowerPC code and changed the way free space is determined.
(72071)

In disk utility, below Macintosh HD I have 4 trojan "decryptedFile.dmg (flash player)" and my computer is super slow, does erasing Macintosh HD will also erase these files? If not how can I erase? (bear in mind computer so slow a click takes forever)

in disk utility, below Macintosh HD I have 4 trojan "decryptedFile.dmg (flash player)" and my computer is super slow, does erasing Macintosh HD will also erase these files? If not how can I erase? (bear in mind computer so slow a click takes forever)

Thank you Thomas in fact I have seen your guide before and had gone thru the steps including repair disk which didn´t work. I am erasing disk before checking hardware. I have posted a photo of the 4 decrypted files in the disk utility and also of the adobe icons in the dock and question marks. Some people say if the adobe appears in the dock is because it is the trojan flash player and they keep jumping in the dock. If this is not malware it seems to be an incredible coincidence that when I start seeing these things in my dock and the decrypted files in my disk utility is when my computer goes so slow (I am typing this in my macbook air because to write this message in my imac would be about 6 hours, I am not kidding, it is completely useless at this point it took me 2 and half days too instal mac os x after disk repair, it took me 3 days to transfer just 100 gigabites and now is taking the whole day (and it says another day more) just to erase the disk. Despite all this the icon of adobe keeps jumping in the dock so, although I am no computer and mac expert, just an user, I am inclined to think that it is malware and it is a shame that mac doesnt´recognize it or have anything here to help me get rid of this. I am not even sure if erasing the disk will work since repairing didn´t work... all advice is welcomed.

Hi, I am going to reset my Macbook Pro to factory settings but I would like to back it up first. I have backed it up to an external Hard Drive so if I were to wipe the laptop, would i be able to retrieve all of my files and applications

Hi, I am going to reset my Macbook Pro to factory settings but I would like to back it up first. I have backed it up to an external Hard Drive so if I were to wipe the laptop, would i be able to retrieve all of my files and applications. (Office Mac, Adobe CS6, Logic Pro)

When OS X asks you to restore a backup, it will allow you to select what you want to restore from the backup, Just select the things you need, because if you select everything, you will be in the same status as before restoring the Mac to factory settings. This has nothing to do with erasing the hard drive
It's OK to make backups with Time Machine

HT4718 If I reinstall OSX, will it erase my files?

If I reinstall OSX, will it erase my files?

It's difficult because the OS X volume can't be shown so you can't access to the files inside, so you will probably have to use an application like DiskWarrior or a data recovery company in order to recover the files. Note that you should make backups of your data to prevent this situation, so you have a copy of your files and nothing would have happened with your data.
Apart from that, you can find hard drives at OWC > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/ HGST drives have a good reputation and work correctly

Clean install, backup, recover individual files and applications.

I'm sure this has already been discussed and explained but I'm not quite sure what to look for exactly. If someone can give me a link to the correct thread, that would be fine.
I've had my MacBook for about three weeks now and I never did a clean/fresh install (didn't know that would save a lot of space on the HD). I want to do one now, but how do I go about this?
Sure, first I'll need a backup program (SuperDuper has been reccommended a lot). But what I don't know is whether or not I can choose which files and applications I'd like to put back on the MacBook after the clean installation. I mean, I don't want to recover the entire backup because that would defeat the purpose of a clean installation right?
Also, can I just recover the systems settings separately too?
Yeah, so I hope this makes sense. If not, I'd be glad to elaborate.
Billy
Ps: and what about merely recovering iTunes' library, playlists and such?

One final question: I'm now using my iPod (5G, 60GB) as a bootable HD. Will this corrupt the iPod or harm it in any way? There isn't a real consensus from what I've gathered by swiftly browsing the Internet just now.
Maybe I should've asked this question before starting the SuperDuper procedure
Billy.

Rokr: "Some files and applications are not accessible"

Help please? When using USB to connect to my ibook the phone gives me this message: "Coneced as Storage Device: Some file and applications are not accessible". I then go to my desktop and search through my phone to find no files not to mention not showing up in iTunes. Could someone please help?

I am having a similar problem.
My RoKr was connecting and syncing properly until I performed the latest software upgrade (which upgraded both iTunes and iSync). After the upgrade my phone does not show up either in iTunes or on the desktop. When I plug the phone it indicates that it is connecting as a storage device and some file/applications will not be accessible. However the phone does not appear on the desktop or in iTunes. When I go into iSync the phone is only recognized via bluetooth, the USB connection is not detected.
I remain tuneless and await a solution...
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)

HT3258 after transferring data from old mac to new mac, I can't see the transfer files and application on new mac.?

How can I see the data and application that I transferred from Old Mac to New Mac?
Transfer of all the files and application was successful but I can't see it on the New Mac.
Help.

Thanks for your reply
I did reboot the system.
still can't see new user.
One thing though when the system finished transferring the files
at the end a message came up
" 2013-09-11 04:18:05 +0000 Paul Nirwan could not be created.
I did the transfer two times, same thing. first time I used the WiFi
and second time from my back up disk with USB connection, using Migration Assistant.
Second time also said that Paul'Mac already exist, Paul'Mac 2 created.
How can I get rid of first data trasnferred?
It will be using too much space on hard drive if Ileave it therre.

HT4014 when you update to 10.6.3 will you loose your files and pictures?

when you update to 10.6.3 will you loose your files and pictures?

No.   But you probably need to go further than 10.6.3.   If you have already bought the retail disc you should read the link below (just to double check).
Minimum specs for Snow Leopard.        Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard -Read the Technical Specifications
Once you have bought and upgraded you will need to apply the Combo updater for Snow Leopard.          Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1
And follow that by software update to pick up any iTunes or security updates that have since become available.

Lost all files and applications installed after changing user profile in the registry of windows 8.1 pc

The original user profile on my windows 8.1 pc is C:\Apple\acer sm. I tried changing it to C:\Apple\Apple. After I rebooted my PC, I found out that all my files and applications are lost. What shall I do to recover them?
Your help would save my life. Thank you!

Hi AppleMist,
We wonder if you changed the registry entry or path of user profile.
If you did that in registry please try changing it back.
After changing your user profile and reboot, system won’t read the profile you changed but a new user profile (C:\Apple\acer sm or TEMP) should be created by system. Try renaming this new one as acer sm.old and changing the apple back to acer sm.
It should works fine if you didn’t change file in profile, if it doesn’t work perform a system restore.
Regards
D. Wu
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Windows 8.1 to 8.1 enterprise upgrade; How to keep Keep Windows settings, personal files, and applications?

Hi,
I am doing an upgrade for a customer from windows 8.1 to 8.1 enterprise via ISO,
according to Microsoft TMB, you can save settings, personal files, and applications doing the upgrade, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx#EightOne
However, when I am trying to upgrade from 8.1 (same language, same architecture),
I only get two options:
1. Keep personal files.
2. Nothing.
(see screenshot).
Why is that? what am I doing wrong?

Yes. Please see:
Add features: FAQ
Windows 8.1 Pro Pack
Carey Frisch

How can i delete the contains of my iCloud forever? I deleted erase the files in my iPhone but they come back when i start New backup, even when i erase the files and back ups and logoff.

How can i delete the contains of my iCloud forever?
I deleted the files in my iPhone but they come back when i start New backup, even when i erase the files and back-ups.
When i start a new download, the pictures come back, but they aren't in my iphone.

wow you too never got NO answer, what nerve its worse then mobileme

What is the fastest way to transfer files and applications from an older iMac to a new MacBook Pro?

What is the fastest way to transfer files and applications from an older iMac to a new MacBook Pro?
I have a Firewire cable and Thunderbolt adapter, but no icons showing either Mac appear on either desktop.

The fastest way is to use Carbon Copy Cloner and a external drive formatted GUID OS X Ext. J in Disk Utlilty, then connecting to the new Mac and using Migration Assistant in the Utilites folder.
Even faster, if you can determine your going to replace all the apps from fresh sources anyway (like if the older Mac's OS X verison is old thus the apps) then just use a external drive and copy just your files to it, then connect to the new Mac and transfer over.
Some apps you can just grab the registration code and install it fresh on the new machine with the old code, talk to the developer about transfering the program, as long as it's deleted on the older Mac in the process.
It used to be Firewire Target disk mode was fastest, but since Thunderbolt came out...
Notice this support doc hasn't been updated since june 2012, no Thunderbolt info
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661

How to erase an app from de Launchpad if I already erased the files and tried to move it to the trash?

How to erase an app from de Launchpad if I already erased the files and tried to move it to the trash?

Erased what files? You say "tried" to move it to the trash... I assume that means that you were not successful?
Removing an app from LaunchPad requires deleting the app. In general, if you're trying to delete an app that was installed from the App Store, simply open the LaunchPad, click and hold on the app icon in the LaunchPad until all the icons start "wiggling," and then click the 'X' at the top left corner of the app's icon. If the app was not installed from the App Store, you need to use whatever uninstaller was provided by the developer of that app.

HT4528 If i erase all content and settings will it erase my pictures and videos?

If i erase all my content and settings will it erase my pictures and videos?

On your phone - yes.
If the pictures are in your camera roll, extract them to your PC before doing the reset. If they were in albums that were synced to your phone they will remain on your PC.
If the videos were purchased via iTunes then you can just download them again. If they were your own videos - the same rules apply as your photos.

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