Should I move to El Capitan of Mavericks

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• Should I move to El Capitan? (EtreCheck included)

  Hello, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to update the Mavericks to El Capitan. Especially because of the updates of the video card. When I bought my Imac, games run smoothly, but now the quality is declining

  Thank you!

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  Problem: Computer is too slow

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  Upgrade the operating system to a computer running slowly will usually make the problem worse. You should first try to solve the underlying problem.

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• Should I move to El Capitan?

  I currently have a 13 "MacBook Pro 7.1 (mid-2010) with 4 GB of memory running on OS X 10.6.8.  I noticed that a lot of bands ceased to support snow leopard, so I tell myself I must improve afterwards, but I don't know how this will affect my computer. Can I spend without worry or should try everything first of an older OS? All I have to do if I decide to upgrade?

  El Capitan is the only choice you have. Be sure to back up your system with Time Machine or a clone using SuperDuper! Carbon Copy or clone.

• Hi, I installed clean El capitan on my Mac and now I would like to create USB bootable, just in case. Should I re-download El Capitan installer from App store and move to applications. I try to write the line: sudo etc. but it works. Any id

  Hi, I installed clean El capitan on my Mac and now I would like to create USB bootable, just in case. Should I re-download El Capitan installer from App store and move to applications. I try to write the next line: "sudo/Applications/Install\ OS\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia--volume/Volumes/NameOfYourUSB--applicationpath/Applications/Install\ OS\ El\ Capitan .app X\ X\ - nointeraction", but it says: "command not found" no idea how to do it correctly. I think I'm missing what Installer applications...

  When you have completed the installation of El Capitan, the Setup program deletes itself. So if you have not copied somewhere else, you will have again the download on the App Store.

• I have a macbook pro 2009 environment. I can't upgrade to Sierra and I lion. How to move to el capitan since I can't upgrade to Sierra

  I have a macbook pro 2009 environment. I can't upgrade to Sierra and I lion. How to move to el capitan since I can't upgrade to Sierra

  You can go to El Capitan, as you would to Sierra. Download from the App Store. You should be able to do.

• MacBook 2008 El Capitan or Mavericks

  I buy a refurbished Macbook 2008. This is a screen of 13.3 "with 2.4 GHZ. I have a selection of El Capitan, Yosemite or Mavericks. Should I go with the Mavericks or El Capitan? I have a friend who has upgraded to El Capitan with his 2008. I also heard some of those who have said that they will never switch to El Capitan and will stay with the Mavericks. Since I have this choice, choose El Capitan or Maverick? I basically will use this laptop for Keynote presentations. It would be nice to go on the Internet searching for information required for presentations. Thanks for the help! Bookman

  I guess that your Macbook is a fine model of 2008.

  Unless you had some Mavericks, installed in another computer and it is in your App store account, you won't be able to use it because it is no longer available.  This soul El Capitan is your only choice.

  Since this Macbook is new to you, you will need to install the original OS x (Leopard) or Snow Leopard to get the Macbook associated with your Apple ID.  This is necessary so that you can install updates (including the OSX)

  You will need this disk:

  http://www.Apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/Mac-OS-x-106-Snow-Leopard

  Then run the Combo of Snow Leopard update:

  https://support.Apple.com/kb/dl1399?locale=en_US

  This moment will allow you to install the Mavericks (assuming that you have a copy of your App Store account) or El Capitan.

  Ciao.

• I tried to download macOS Sierra for the last hours on my Mac, but it is still holding still to download. Should I download the El Capitan instead? All sites tell me that I should update my Safari.

  I tried to download macOS Sierra on my macbook pro iOS 10 for a few hours and it still has several hours to go. Should I just download the Capitan instead? All sites tell me that I should update my Safari or I wouldn't even through this disorder.

  You must complete the download of Sierra. It is a very large file and will take some time, especially on a slow Internet connection.

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• I have a macbook pro 2010 and already have updated twice.  Should I move a third time?  I was in the apple store some time ago and they told me not to upgrade a third time.  Can I update or not and why?

  I have a macbook pro 2010 and already have updated twice.  Should I move a third time?  I was in the apple store some time ago and I was told that I should not upgrade again.  Can I update or not and why?

  Upgrade what to what? We don't know what you're asking. Writing an effective communities of Apple Support question.

• I am running Yosemite. Should I upgrade to El Capitan before moving on to the Sierra?

  I am running Yosemite. Should I upgrade to El Capitan before moving on to the Sierra?

  No you do not.  Lion 10.7.5 or higher, you're in the clear.

  MacOS Sierra - technical specifications

• I have a Macbook Pro (17-inch late 2011) is fully compatible with El Capitan and Maverick. I'm a little hesitant to upgrade. Tried before with e lCapitan and was NOT successful Please HELP

  I have a Macbook Pro (17-inch late 2011) is fully compatible with El Capitan and Maverick. I'm a little hesitant to upgrade. Tried before with e lCapitan and was NOT successful Please HELP

  Why has been upgraded to El Capitan failed before?

  The only problem is that some applications require the upgrade and some devices that connect to the computer require updated drivers up-to-date. The problem is that for some devices and applications updates are not available and so they do not work with El Capitan.

• should I move an IMac 8.1 to El Capitan?

  Hi, I had a very old IMac lying around (imac 8.1. It has 2 GB of memory and a single Intel processor) and I didn't have Snow Leopard top to get El Capitan on it and upgrade the memory to 4 GB, it's worth the expense and time or is this machine? Or should I just leave it like that? Currently, I use it just because it is really slow.

  It would be an iMac in early 2008, and even with only 2 GB of RAM should not be turn slowly. Upgrade to El Capitan will not improve speed - even if you upgrade to 4 GB of RAM.

• How to move to El Capitan when running crashplan

  I use Crashplan to back up my Mac and my external drive (where are stored all my pictures and files) on another external drive and Crashplan central (the cloud). So, I wanted to know if there are all the necessary requirements or procedure I must follow if I want to move to OSX Mavericks to OSX El Capitan? Such as, if I need to completely disable the crashplan app (once it's done with its current backup), or simply pause the application will work. Also permanently, I leave the backup drives attached to the Mac, and the external drive that I use to transfer of work between the home and the College is connected now too. Should I eject all external disks before starting an upgrade?

  Hi CastlesMadeOfSand,

  Thank you for using communities Support from Apple! I'm sure we can help you on with your question, or at least you pointed in the right direction. If you have questions about how CrashPlan backups can interact with your OS X upgrade process, you can find the following useful Code42 page:

  How CrashPlan can help when upgrading your operating system--Code42 Support

  See you soon

• Should I downgrade from Yosemite to the Mavericks?

  Hello.

  I am currently using the retina-no, mid 2012 MacBook Pro with 4 GB of RAM and 500 GB HARD drive. I bought in 2015 so it came with Yosemite (version 10.10.5) preinstalled. I don't plan to upgrade the HARD drive to SSD anytime soon. So should I install the Mavericks on the mac or continue to use the Yosemite. Which of the two will run better and faster?

  No Apple Mac can run an operating system earlier than that which he had initially.

• Should I update to El Capitan Mountain Lion?

  Hello. I have a MacBookAir5 1: Intel Core i5: 1.7 GHz: memory: 4 GB. I'm still with OS 10.8.5 when bought around 2012. I don't know if I should go to El Capitan while available because I continue to read comments about upgrading slow their macs after the upgrade - and then the decision is regrettable. This has been holding back me. I want / need this MacBookAir to continue to work for me as long as possible - and safe (because I get more security for this OS updates). Advice from those who have experienced the same dilemma or can give advice on this subject are very much appreciated.

  Please download and install EtreCheck from http://etrecheck.com/

  Run it and post the report here. After reviewing the report of EtreCheck, we will be able to see how your Mac is running. This will help us formulate a valid recommendation for you.

• should I have reinstalled el capitan on flash part of the promenade of the merger?

  Don't ask me why, but... After reformatting MacMini I rebooted ElCapitan on the web. He asks whether to load on the hard drive or what I imagine to be the flash of his fusion drive part. I loaded it on the hard drive. Should I have chosen the flash part for best performance? Any way to move it?

  On another issue, any reason why I do not see standard folders in the finder window (such as photos, movies, etc.), or a users folder? Was it a result of reloading the system?

  Thank you!

  Joe

  I know not what year Mac Mini you have. I'll assume you have a Mac Mini 2014 you bought with a Fusion (128 GB SSD, 1 TB of HDD) drive.

  Looks like you have not re-Fusion your drive. If this is the case, you can restart in the restoration of the Internet (Command + Option + R), select disk utility, select one of the drives (SSD or HARD drive) and I hope disk utility will ask you to CHALLENGE or IGNORE the fuser unit. If you get this choice, choose FIX, so it can recreate your drive of Fusion. Then, you must reinstall OS X. Make sure have a return flow upward.

  If you want to keep readers separated, they so that you install OS X on the SSD performance. But we must be aware that the SSD is ONLY 128 GB.

  Your 2nd question, you will probably need to open Finder/preferences, then on sidebar. Check the folders you want to display in the sidebar.