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do i need to backup my mac not pro to update from el capitan to high sierra?

Do i need to use time machine to backup my files and fata dacta data from my mac os x el caapitan i mac to high sierra 10.13 i think so i don't lose my data. is it possible to get my info, files and dstya data lost wit h with with the installation from el capitan to high sierre sierra and if yes wgat what are are the chances?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on May 28, 2021 2:09 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2021 3:10 PM

Yes it is always good practice to make a full back up of your mac before upgrading to a newer OS.

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do i need to backup my mac not pro to update from el capitan to high sierra?

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