how to upgrade without loosing data

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how to upgrade without loosing data

Hello, I have iMac OS X 10.5.8 and would like to upgrade without loosing all the data on my computer. Could someone please let me know step by step how to do that? Thank you

Posted on Jun 14, 2012 5:20 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Jun 14, 2012 5:25 AM in response to elizajax

First create a backup using Time Machine, if you are not familiar with TM then please watch the Time Machine Tutorial. However you need to be more descriptive, when you say upgrade do you mean upgrade the machine to a new computer or simply upgrade the version of OS X or something else all together?

At any rate backing up is the first step, once you have answered the question then you can get better answers.

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Jun 14, 2012 5:33 AM in response to rkaufmann87

Thank you for quick answer. I would like to down load the new version of iMovie but it says I need to have Mac OS X 10.7 or more. So I guess I need to upgrade the OS

I will watch the tutorial for TM since I have no idea what it is. I hope it's easy🙂

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rkaufmann87

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Jun 14, 2012 5:39 AM in response to elizajax

First you have to upgrade OS X to Snow Leopard 10.6 6 or above, you can still purchase SL from Apple's online store for $29, then run 10.6.8 Update Combo to get to 10.6.8, then open the Mac App Store and purchase Lion 10.7.x for $29.99 install following the directions on screen and run Software Update. Before doing ANY of this backup as instructed, then carefully read:

LION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS X v10.6.8 or later
2GB of memory (4GB STRONGLY recommended)
8GB of available space
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

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