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jomommajoe
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Q: what should I look out for when I install OS X El Capitan OR should I even install it?

what should I look out for when I install OS X El Capitan

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 5, 2016 3:27 PM

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Q: what should I look out for when I install OS X El Capitan OR should I even install it?

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  • by pinkstones,

    pinkstones pinkstones Apr 5, 2016 3:51 PM in response to jomommajoe
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    Apr 5, 2016 3:51 PM in response to jomommajoe

    I'm not sure what you mean.  What are you expecting to find that you don't want to find?  Before you attempt to upgrade, make sure your computer can handle the upgrade.  What year is your MacBook Pro?  In order to upgrade it has to be Mid/late 2007 or newer.  If it is, make a complete backup of your system using either Time Machine or a program like CarbonCopyCloner.  You can also make a partition on your hard drive and install El Capitan on it just to test drive the OS and see if you like it.  If you don't, just delete the partition. 

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Apr 5, 2016 4:06 PM in response to jomommajoe
    Level 8 (49,784 points)
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    Apr 5, 2016 4:06 PM in response to jomommajoe

    You should check to see if your applications will work with El Capitan or if they need to be updated (if they can).

    http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

     

    Other than that, and if your Mac is capable of installing it unless you install apps to clean, optimize, protect, flush, or otherwise "maintain" your Mac, you should have no problem.