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BEFORE INSTALLING OSX Mavericks, do I have to create a back up of all the contents on my Mac book pro or i just have to install it and everything stays without getting deleted.

before installing osx mavericks, do i have to create a back up of all the stuff that i have on my mac book pro or can i just click install and everything stays without getting deleted.

Posted on Oct 25, 2013 4:33 PM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2013 4:44 PM

Mavericks will not delete any files, photos, etc. It is just an update. However, you should have a TM backup or a cloned hard drive just in case. I installed Mavericks with no issues but others had some major issues. Just be sure all your programs are at latest level and use the verify disk in disk utility to check your present hard drive before installing Mavericks.

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Oct 25, 2013 4:44 PM in response to krishnakora

Mavericks will not delete any files, photos, etc. It is just an update. However, you should have a TM backup or a cloned hard drive just in case. I installed Mavericks with no issues but others had some major issues. Just be sure all your programs are at latest level and use the verify disk in disk utility to check your present hard drive before installing Mavericks.

Oct 25, 2013 4:47 PM in response to krishnakora

Never Ever do anything with an operating System without backing up first.


While it is usual for a new OS to install with no loss of data, the time you do it without first backing up will most likely be the time that you wish you had backed up.


In all of the updates and upgrades Apple distributes there is a recommendation to backup your data before installing.


The easiest option is to get an external hdd if you do not already have one, plug it into the mac and follow the prompts to use the drive for Time Machine. Note that any data existing on the external hdd will be erased so use a new one or one that you are confident is ok to erase without a disaster ensuing.


Also ensure that System Preferences -> Energy Saver has been set so the Computer Sleep is Never so that the backup will not be interrupted if this is the first backup or it is a long time since the last backup was done.

BEFORE INSTALLING OSX Mavericks, do I have to create a back up of all the contents on my Mac book pro or i just have to install it and everything stays without getting deleted.

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