I just bought a mac about a month ago so I never had the dilemma of upgrading the OS. I just wanted to ask how upgrading works? Mountain Lion is supposedly coming out today. Would I have to back up all my files????? is upgrading like starting fresh or does the OS just upgrade with all my files?????? thanks.
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upgrading to mountain lion question
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It just upgrades your OS, none of your personal files are touched.
It's just as simple as installing an app (albeit a very big app!)
I'd back up important files to be safe incase something goes wrong, but otherwise it's just a matter of pressing a few buttons.
It's just as simple as installing an app (albeit a very big app!)
I'd back up important files to be safe incase something goes wrong, but otherwise it's just a matter of pressing a few buttons.
alright thanks man. and when you say app what does that mean. is it on the app store or do we go on apples website I can't seem to find it anywhere
When ML is released later today it will appear on the Mac App Store. Simply purchase it as you would any other app and it will download and install. Be aware though that the download will be big! Probably 4-5Gb!
Since you are eligible for a free upgrade, assuming your Mac was purchased after June 11, go here when Mountain Lion is released to get it:
http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/
http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/
wow mountain lion is out but i have to wait because apple has to validate my purchase then email me a code -.- how long is that gonna take
No one's codes seem to be working right now. There's apparently a problem in the system. I'm sure Apple is working on getting it fixed, but it makes sense that they might not send out any new codes until they get things working properly. Try to be patient and everything will be fine.