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if i update to macOS big SUR,do I lose my documents and other things on my Macbook pro laptop?

if i update to macOS big SUR, do I lose my documents and other things on my Macbook pro laptop?

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 8:58 AM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Nov 11, 2021 9:03 AM

No. Your documents are not affected. Incompatible apps will no longer work. Always perform a backup before undertaking a major upgrade such as an operating system upgrade.

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Nov 11, 2021 9:03 AM in response to hiwot240

No. Your documents are not affected. Incompatible apps will no longer work. Always perform a backup before undertaking a major upgrade such as an operating system upgrade.

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if i update to macOS big SUR,do I lose my documents and other things on my Macbook pro laptop?

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