Wish I had not "upgraded" to Mtn Lion

Wish I hadn't bought Mtn Lion. Many changes, less user-friendly, lost use of Photo Shop Elements, AppleWorks, many more minor compaints. Have been a consistent and devout Apple/Mac user since 1985. Never felt this lack of confidence in an Apple product. No questions - just venting - but I still don't feel any better.

Yes, I did just upgrade. And yes, I'm a bit of a retrograde. I have never bought a new anything until the old one was worn out, otherwise useless, or the new one was so much improved that it didn't make sense to NOT buy it. Staying with Snow Leopard along with the other old app versions you mention all qualify: They worked fine for my simple needs - UNTIL an Apple pro convinced me: "You've GOT to get Mtn Lion - it's great!", etc. I am sorry I did. Snow Leopard and the other apps "weren't broken", as they say, but I drank the KoolAid. I "tried to fix 'em".
After I wallow a bit more, I'll return to my Apple Store and learn about all the slick and wonderful new Mtn Lion things that I don't use or need, then probably join all the lemmings lined up to do the same with Maverick. Planned obsolescence obviously refers to more than what sits in my driveway.

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I really am struggling to like the upgrade, but the screensaver problems are awful...I have tried most of the solutions offered here, and the problem still persists...PLEASE fix it, Apple. I wish I had not upgraded my ipad.

I am really struggling to like this upgrade, but the screensaver problems are so disappointing...I have tried most of the suggested solutions but the outsized photo problem still persists on my ipad. Pretty close to a deal breaker! Please fix this, Apple. I really wish I had not upgraded...can it be undone? I really dislike the camera roll, too : (

No one from Apple monitors these forums, so it isn't the place to voice complaints or suggestions. Go here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html
It's the best place to make complaints, recommendations, or just mention stuff.
There's a screensaver with iOS? I don't think so.

Prior version to new one had facility to bring up frequent used sites. Now very frustrated, as I have to type in these sites each time I use the new system. I wish I had not upgraded! Now takes much longer. There is no stream lining here.

When I would use laptop before installing upgraded latest version of mozilla. I could go to frequent used site log and just click on a site and I would be straight into site of preference. Now this no longer exists with new version. I cannot find this anywhere, so now I have to type in each site I need access to. You have made it far less easier to use and it is much slower. Am I missing something here? Like google with there chrome version it is worse not better. I removed that too. Please advise otherwise your latest version will go the same way!

Make sure that the Location Bar is not set to "Nothing":
* Firefox (Tools) > Options > Privacy > Location Bar: When using the location bar, suggest: History, Bookmarks, History and Bookmarks, Nothing
* [https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Location+bar+autocomplete Location bar autocomplete]
* http://www.google.com/support/toolbar/bin/answer.py?answer=115561 Web-browsing tools : Google new tab page and most visited websites

I wish I had not upgraded from leopard to SL

I have almost all of the various problems users have described herein, In addition, regular crashes. Not only non Mac applications but things like mail and system prefs. I just tried to open system prefs and it crashed the entire system.One application called transmission is particulary sensitive. If you drag the curser too fast it will crash the app and sometimes the system. Things like DiskWarrior, permissions,cleaning caches, etc have no effect. All revisions are installed. My first install of SL was a clean install. I am running the same apps as I ran under leopard. My old FW800 is running the same apps under 10.5 with no problem.

You will need your original Leo install DVD to return to Leo. Before doing so, I would make a bootable clone of my Sno install for purposes of backup, possible migration, and fail-safe--even if you have a TM backup. Your only probably trouble-free way of returning to Leo is erase and install.
Your only problem should be migrating from your clone in a way that avoids your Sno problems. In this regard, you generally can drag and drop you data files from Sno without issue (see links below--use Preferential Treatment before migrating your data and the by-hand migration guide to accomplish your migration). I would reinstall my apps by hand. You probably would be safe just dragging and dropping those that are installed by dragging an app icon to your applications folder. I would not migrate your settings. The remaining issue is dealing with the remaining contents of your user folder(s).
I would acquire [Preferential Treatment|http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22790] and use this app to fix the your user preferences--the items in your User/Library/Preferences folder. After doing so, use [this guide|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=6185507] to do the actual migration of the items in your user folder.

I cannot retrieve voicemail messages on my iphone having installed the new ios7 software. This is extremely annoying and very bad news as I also use my phone for business. I wish I had not upgraded to ios7. Please assist if you can, many thanks

Can anyone assist. I've downloaded the new ios 7 software for my iphone 4s phone. Ever since doing so I often cannot access
messages via voicemail. It is infuriating & potentially very costly as I sometimes take business calls on the phone. Can anyone
help as Apple expect you to pay $20 for assistance which is outrageous as it is, I assume, a glitch with their new software as all was
working fine previosly with the old operating system on the same phone. When I try to click on specific message I get a grey transparent
screen shading top & bottom of the visual display. The message refuses to play. When you click the grey shaded area it disappears but this makes no difference as the message still won't play. What a mess! Please if you can assist if you know what this problem is and how to resolve it
Many thanks

Reset the device:
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings

Upgraded to Mtn Lion, runs like a tortoise

Upgraded to Mtn Lion, runs like a tortoise: how do I speed up my system?

Ok, so then we can proceed to determine what process is sucking up all CPU cycles. Have a look in Activity Monitor, sorting out processes by %CPU (click on the column label). Holler back if you need help identifying what each process is.
May also want to check out the items in the bottom pane for more clues:
In CPU, check out how much %User, %System and %Idle is the total CPU time being apportioned. On a personal computer, most should be in idle time (compared to a server). Note that people have reported that ML has a lot more background processes running than Lion did.
System memory will show how your 8GB are being used. In mine, free mem (green) is usually from a fourth to almost half of the total, unless I'm running heavy duty stuff like VMW Fusion and a VM or two. Check also the swapping activitu (page ins vs. page outs).
In Disk Activity, if you're doin' nothing, so should the drive; if something is pegging it, will need to find out who the culprit is.
Same for Network. Unles you're downloading multiple copies of the ML installer or othe such massive undertakings, traffic should be light unless some unknown is hogging the wire.
Hope this helps.

I recently upgraded to Mtn Lion 10.8 and can't load any of the myst games: Myst, Riven, Exile,etc. Is there a patch needed?

I recently upgraded to Mtn Lion 10.8 and can't load any of the myst games: Myst, Riven, Exile,etc. Is there a patch needed?

BookCamp will not help
PowerPC is the processor that Apple used prior to switching to Intel. It is a very old version of Apple for which support has been dropped.
It is not Windows which is what BootCamp will allow you to install.
Allan

Upgrading to Mtn Lion from Snow Leopard?

Hello. Currently using Snow Leopard. To upgrade to Mtn Lion, must I first purchase and install Lion?

The Apple Support Communities are an international user to user technical support forum. As a man from Mexico, Spanish is my native tongue. I do not speak English very well, however, I do write in English with the aid of the Mac OS X spelling and grammar checks. I also live in a culture perhaps very very different from your own. When offering advice in the ASC, my comments are not meant to be anything more than helpful and certainly not to be taken as insults.
No, you may purchase Mt Lion from the Mac App Store and go directly to it.

MBP '12-upgrade to Mtn Lion?

Just bought my latest PBP a few weeks ago. I was told I could upgrade to Mtn Lion at no cost. To date, I've only received messages indicating I can upgrade for a minimal cost. What's the process for a free upgrade?
Walksthru

If you are indeed qualified, they are supposed to be sending you a coupon for a free upgrade. Rumors have it that the first round of coupons did not work at all, and the second round sent the wrong software.
So I suggest you be patient for another week and see what develops.

Is Apple working on bug fixes for IOS 8.0.2? Wish I had NOT updated! Terrible on IPad2!

IS Apple working on bug fixes for IOS 8.0.2? It is terrible on IPad2, wish I had NOT updated!

Since "upgrading" to iOS8.x my IPad2 is so slow and buggy. If the old hardware can't handle the new iOS, Apple should say so.

IPhone 5 doesn't work with Mac OS 10.5.8 - do I need to ugrade to 10.6 and then upgrade to Mountain Lion or can I just upgrade to Mtn Lion right away?

iPhone 5 doesn't work with Mac OS 10.5.8 - do I need to ugrade to 10.6 and then upgrade to Mountain Lion or can I just upgrade to Mtn Lion right away?

At least to 10.6.8. You must do this to upgrade to Mountain Lion.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
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. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     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 iCloud services; fees and
           terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
     OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements
       Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

Can I upgrade to mtn. lion from lion?

Can I upgrade to mtn. lion from lion?

Mountain Lion and Mavericks have the same requirements. You might as well upgrade to Mavericks as it is newer, and unlike Mountain Lion, it's free. Check the requirements at http://apple.com/osx/specs.

I have not upgraded to Mountain Lion yet, have 3 major apps (acrobatpro) and adobe image ready, and apple works that is not compatible, does anyone know how long snow leopard will be supported. Don't want to upgrade until I purchase new iMac next year.

I have not upgraded to Mountain Lion yet, have 3 major apps (acrobatpro) and adobe image ready, and apple works that is not compatible, does anyone know how long snow leopard will be supported. Don't want to upgrade until I purchase new iMac next year.

Consider running your Adobe and AppleWorks software in Snow Leopard (with Rosetta) installed in Parallels in Lion or Mt. Lion:
[click on image to enlarge]
Full Snow Leopard installation instructions here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1365439

Wish I had not pre-ordered

After going through a lot of anxiety trying to figure out when my new verizon phone's would arrive it seems there was no problem finding them in stores.
It is 12 pm here and I am waiting for UPS to deliver my phone. This morning I was near the local Verizon store, at 7:45. The store opens at 8, and the line consisted of less than ten people. Going on line and looking at the best buy site, I see most of the phones are available in stores today and most of the stores are less than a 30 minute drive from me.
I could have saved taking a day off to sign for the phone, and having to sit here, possibly until 7, all day.
Oh well-I guess hind site is 20-20 to use an old cliche'

I agree with you, I wish I had not pre-ordered. I was promised delivery of my iPhone 4s for Friday, October 14th. I still have not recieved it and have not received any email notice of shipping. I am a loyal Verizon customer of several years and thought by pre-ordering, my customer loyality would be rewarded. WRONG!! Any new non - Verizon customer could walk into a Verizon store on Friday and buy one and the multi-year loyal customers are still waiting on delivery. If they could'nt deliver on the scheduled date, don't bother with the pre-ordering promise **bleep**! I think after this, my entire family and myself are changing carriers.

HT4623 Just installed IOS 6. Now when I try to check email om Yahoo I get this, MFMessageErrorDomain error 1032. What should I do. Just got the iphone4, after this wish I had not.HELP!!!

Just installed IOS 6. Now when I try to check my email on Yahoo I get this error. MFMessageErrorDomain error1032.
Just got this phone, now wishing I had not......HELP!!!!
Read in net to uninstall Yahoo mail and reinstall....DID THAT, still same.

Hi there,
Do you have icloud account? You need firstly turn off find my iphone (by go to icloud.com -->sign in --> go to "Find my iphone" and erase your iphone in it). And then you restore your iphone with DFU mode.
When you erase your Find my iphone and if you can not restore, your iphone has a problem with hardware.
Some infos can help you.
Kind regards,

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