TITLE: UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ,If I update system software fro, Montery 2.1 do I have to remove everything from my computer before installing an upgrdade

Do I have to strip every single document on my Mac and put it in an external hard drive every single time I need to upgrade my system software?

Mac mini, macOS 12.1

Posted on Dec 16, 2023 9:31 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2023 9:36 AM

No. I have never done that.

I would highly recommend having a current backup however.

For instructions to upgrade to the current macOS Sonoma, see: How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support

For older macOS versions, see: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


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TITLE: UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ,If I update system software fro, Montery 2.1 do I have to remove everything from my computer before installing an upgrdade

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