Hi, I am rather new to the Mac Mini and I would like to do a clean install. Are there any podcasts etc. that might be able to tell me how to go about installing Mountain Lion?
Thanks, Tim On 12/8/12, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Yes a Clean install does start things fresh but you will have the issues of > re-inputting all serial numbers, pass-coes and such. Depending on the > number of apps and such that you have on your Mac, this may or may not be a > factor. > > If your SL system is running fine though, I would say that an upgrade will > behave just as well as the clean install. I have performed hundreds of > upgrade installs with no negative effects in the upgraded OS. > > Remember, as well, that the Clean install, then use of Migration Assistant > is more or less the same process as the Upgrade. So if you truly wish the > Clean install, you'll need to re-serialize, re-preference set and re-enter > pass-code info for all necessary apps. > > In the end, it is basically your own comfort. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On 2012-12-07, at 8:18 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: > >> Some may disagree with me on this, but it's my opinion that any time you >> install a new release of an operating system, whether the mac, windows, or >> anything else, it's always best to do a clean install. Not only does this >> give your system a fresh start, but it also clears out any left over >> clutter. >> Original message: >>> Hello folks. >>> At the moment I am running Snow Leopard. I have just purchased Mountain >>> Lion, but have not installed it as yet. I have created a bootable flash >>> drive. I am very undecided on weather to go for a clean install or just >>> install it over Snow Leopard. Any advice from those of you who have taken >>> both paths would be much appreciated. >>> My system is in good condition, so I am very tempted to take the easy way >>> out and install over my existing tried and trusted Snow Leopard. If I do, >>> is there anything I need to look out for? >>> Martin -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
