Bigbear49
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Q: El Captain

I've heard bad and good things about the latest OS, El Captain. Not sure if I want to take a chance or not from what I've heard on my research, so I'm asking. And since I'm using MacX DVD ripper, I want to make sure I won't have issues. When we lost iPhotos (I was told I could transfer my pictures, but nope, all the folders I have no longer have access too). Thanks for all your help, have a great. I'm sure I'll have more questions.

Ted

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Not sure of the OS

Posted on Aug 8, 2016 1:30 PM

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Q: El Captain

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  • by LarryHN,Helpful

    LarryHN LarryHN Aug 12, 2016 7:07 AM in response to Bigbear49
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    Photos for Mac
    Aug 12, 2016 7:07 AM in response to Bigbear49

    I'm not clear on what your question is

     

    El Captain is clean and solid and in use by many, many  millions of users daily - and since you do not choose to disclose what software you have (I doubt that it is OS X 10.7.5 as you state) about all that can be said is that you should never upgrade without a good backup in case something goes wrong or you do not like the upgrade, no one but you can can make your decisions for you and upgrading from iPhoto to Photos does not lose folder or albums - the entire iPhoto structure is carried forward  - How Photos handles content and metadata from iPhoto and Aperture - Apple Support

     

    Photos is a new and different program which requires learning and new workflows but in pretty much every way is better than iPhoto

     

    LN

  • by Bigbear49,

    Bigbear49 Bigbear49 Aug 8, 2016 3:19 PM in response to LarryHN
    Level 1 (8 points)
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    Aug 8, 2016 3:19 PM in response to LarryHN

    Sorry running the OS X Yosemite 10.10.5. Thanks for the info. I'll back up and download. thanks again

  • by macjack,

    macjack macjack Aug 8, 2016 3:35 PM in response to Bigbear49
    Level 9 (55,682 points)
    Mac OS X
    Aug 8, 2016 3:35 PM in response to Bigbear49

    To build on Larry's good advice...

    A good way to "test drive" El Capitan is to install it another disk and see if it works for you.

    Generally speaking, you should always upgrade to the latest possible system that you meet the specs for, as long as you have no “must have” apps that do not meet the specs. Upgrades and updates contain important security improvements plus additional features.

    https://support.apple.com/kb/sp728?locale=en_US

     

    Before upgrading:

    1. Backup. Anything can happen at any time,, so you should always keep a good backup. Make a bootable clone SuperDuper! or CarbonCopy Cloner or use TimeMachine.

    2. If you have issues on your present system don't compound them by installing over them. Solve them first then upgrade.

    3 Check HDD for free space. At least 8.8GB of available storage. Preferably much more.

    4. Check your applications for compatibility here…http://roaringapps.com/apps.

    5. Disconnect all peripherals, including USB hubs.

    6. After downloading the installer, it will be in /Applications folder. Duplicate it and then drag the copy it to another locations like Downloads, if you want to save the installer.

    7. Be patient, the download takes a long time and the install may look like it has died at times. Ignore it.

  • by Bigbear49,

    Bigbear49 Bigbear49 Aug 12, 2016 7:11 AM in response to Bigbear49
    Level 1 (8 points)
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    Aug 12, 2016 7:11 AM in response to Bigbear49

    II've downloaded El Captain (backed up first) but the issue I have now is this, when I rip a movie it'll go into my Mac Video but wont go to Itunes like before. I can't click and drag nor can I import it either. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciate.

    ted

  • by macjack,

    macjack macjack Aug 12, 2016 7:24 AM in response to Bigbear49
    Level 9 (55,682 points)
    Mac OS X
    Aug 12, 2016 7:24 AM in response to Bigbear49

    I don't know iMovie very well. You should create a new Topic in the iMovie forum for that. You'll get good answers and more attention there.

     

    iMovie for Mac

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Aug 13, 2016 9:30 AM in response to Bigbear49
    Level 10 (140,918 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Aug 13, 2016 9:30 AM in response to Bigbear49
    when I rip a movie it'll go into my Mac Video but wont go to Itunes like before

    What do you mean by Mac Video?  What app is that?  Never heard of it.

     

    What are you ripping, video DVDs?  Home produced or commercial?

     

    What are you using to rip? Can you rip to a folder on the Desktop and then import into iTunes?

     

    A more detail will go a long way in helping us  help you.

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