Q: Updating my computer

Hey, I have a Macbook Pro (mid 2012) and I want to know if when I update it to the newest update (OSX El Capitan), if it will delete all of my files. My biggest worry is that my iMovie projects will go away if I update the computer. Does someone know if it will delete my files? If so, is there a way to save them so that I can have them with the new update? P

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Posted on Jul 13, 2016 10:01 AM

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Phil0124

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If the update completes successfully it should not delete any files.

However, it is highly recommended you keep a backup of important files on an external drive.

You can use Time Machine built in to Osx to maintain an updated backup.

Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support

Posted on Jul 13, 2016 10:07 AM

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Niel Jul 13, 2016 10:05 AM in response to ktbird25
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Jul 13, 2016 10:05 AM in response to ktbird25

1. It won’t unless a problem occurs.
2. Copy all your data to an external drive with Time Machine or a cloning utility.

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Phil0124 Jul 13, 2016 10:07 AM in response to ktbird25
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Jul 13, 2016 10:07 AM in response to ktbird25

If the update completes successfully it should not delete any files.

However, it is highly recommended you keep a backup of important files on an external drive.

You can use Time Machine built in to Osx to maintain an updated backup.

Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support
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ktbird25 Jul 13, 2016 10:32 AM in response to Phil0124
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Jul 13, 2016 10:32 AM in response to Phil0124

Thanks so much. Do you know anything about the iMovie questions I asked? Like, will i have to pay for it?

-katie
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Niel Jul 13, 2016 10:42 AM in response to ktbird25
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Jul 13, 2016 10:42 AM in response to ktbird25

You’ll only need to buy iMovie if you don’t have access to a version compatible with El Capitan. Before proceeding, if you got it with the computer and haven’t already done so, open the Mac App Store, click on the Purchases tab, and if you’re given the option, accept it into your Apple ID.

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ktbird25 Jul 13, 2016 10:49 AM in response to Niel
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Jul 13, 2016 10:49 AM in response to Niel

Okay, thank you.
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ktbird25 Jul 13, 2016 11:05 AM in response to Niel
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Jul 13, 2016 11:05 AM in response to Niel

One more thing- so I went to the app store and then went to iMovie, and it gave me the option that said verify or something with your apple ID. So I signed in, then it said "update", then I pressed continue, then it said "install" and I pressed it, now it gives me the option to buy it. If I click buy, will there be two copies of iMovie (the new and old version)? And will I be able to get my projects from the older iMovie to the newer one?
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