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Mackepru8 Author

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Data loss after OS upgrade

I upgraded from OS 10.9.5 to OS 10.13.3. Where do I find the Notes that are on my computer now? I did NOT activate the iCloud feature when I upgraded

MacBook Pro, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Mar 13, 2018 6:39 PM

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Mar 13, 2018 7:43 PM in response to Mackepru8

>System Preferences>iCloud

Data loss after OS upgrade

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