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Mac OS upgrade question.

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PowSkierCO
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So I have a older Macbook that we use just for iTunes. It is running the 10.4.11 OS. I called Apple and they gave me a free upgrade to 10.5.6 OS. My question is, if I upgrade this OS, will I lose all my files, etc..Do I need to back it up before the upgrade? Thanks for the help.
Feb 25 2011 4:52PM
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Anathema
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back up your files. it's a new OS, so everything is wiped
Feb 25 2011 4:52PM
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PowSkierCO
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Thank you for the reply.
Feb 25 2011 4:54PM
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PowSkierCO
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Is there a special way to backup itunes?
Feb 25 2011 4:59PM
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Dan.
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10.5.6, or 10.6.5? because if its the 10.6.5, it should just install over the 10.4, not be a fresh install unless you designate it as such, but backing up is always a safe bet.
Feb 25 2011 5:03PM
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Troy.
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Are you installing Mac OSX 10.5 or iTunes 10.5? They are two totally seperate things.

If it is Mac OSX 10.5, you need to backup. You can use an external drive.
Feb 25 2011 5:05PM
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PowSkierCO
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I am going from my OS 10.4.11 to 10.5.6. The disk was sent direct from Apple to upgrade the OS. I need to upgrade the OS on the computer to upgrade to the new iTunes. It's just a computer we use for music.
Feb 25 2011 5:16PM
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