If I upgrade to Snow Leopard, will I have to re-install software such as Logic Studio? Do I lose EVRYTHING?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 4/5 years old.
No, however always back up prior to upgrading to a new version of OS X.
No, however always back up prior to upgrading to a new version of OS X.
You normally will not lose anything, but you may have to reinstall some applications since some applications place files in locations that may not be carried over to the new installation. Logic Studio may well fall into this category, though I don't know for sure. You should confirm compatability of your applications with Snow Leopard before you upgrade, since some applications may require upgrading to work properly (or at all). You should also have a good backup - I usually suggest making a complete clone of your current hard drive to an external drive - before attempting the upgrade.
Regards.
You won't lose anything unless a problem occurs, but may need to upgrade some of your software. Back everything up first.
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External Hard Drive came through the post today, backing up via time machine as we speak. Got Snow Leapord sat and waiting to be installed when I'm ready. Thanks for the fast response. Logic and all the files that go with it are my biggest worry by a country mile. No reason why everything shouldnt go smoothly.
After TM has completed it's first backup (this can take hours) and also prior to beginning the upgrade test TM to ensure it's working OK. You can test it by locating a random data file you have somewhere and restoring it. That will validate TM is working OK.
OK thanks, will do.
Your welcome and good luck on the upgrade.
Everything went smoothly btw people, thanks for all of your replies. My mac feels all fresh, and lastly to update my wallpaper to put the icing on the cake 😉
The ONLY downer has been that upon opening Logic it is asking for my serial number which I do not have on me! I am not even 100% sure where the box and everything that came with it is at the moment! Still, I am confident that a couple phone calls to home and the brothers will be able to solve that one (looks to the sky).
Your welcome.
If I upgrade to Snow Leopard, will I have to re-install software such as Logic Studio?
