Should I disable file vault before any downgrade…?

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Should I disable file vault before any downgrade…?

Greetings…!

I am currently running El Capitan 10.11.6 with File Vault enabled. I am considering upgrading to Sierra once it is released, tomorrow. However, if it causes problems or I simply don't like it and wish to downgrade should I disable File Vault before beginning that procedure? If I downgraded I would probably downgrade to Mavericks, as I much prefer it.

Thank you in advance for any future assistance…

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

Posted on Sep 19, 2016 10:46 AM

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Answer 1

JimmyCMPIT

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Sep 19, 2016 10:50 AM in response to Community User

you should back up before you do anything.

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Any encryption will take more CPU cycles away from the system when it is active, I would remove it.

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Answer 2

Sep 19, 2016 10:52 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

Thank you, I shall remove before and if I decide to downgrade. Any one know the time OS Sierra is released in British Islands…? I am assuming it is midnight on 20 September, am I correct…?

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