5 Replies Latest reply: Mar 24, 2009 9:16 AM by Wade S Zimmerman RSS

    Updating OS

    Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp Community Member
      If I update OSX from 10.4 to 10.5 will Illustrator 14 continue to function or
      will I need to de-activate, un-install, re-install, re-activate? Please say
      yes.

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      Michael

      mhphillips at gmail dot com
        • 1. Re: Updating OS
          NotInUse Community Member
          You really should never "Update" to a full OS version -- i.e. 10.3 -> 10.4 or 10.4 -> 10.5.

          At the bare minimum you should do an Archive and Install.

          It's always safest to simply deactivate Adobe software first. Then it's a minor thing to reactivate it again. You should not need to uninstall if you use Archive and Install.
          • 2. Re: Updating OS
            Community Member
            >You really should never "Update" to a full OS version -- i.e. 10.3 -> 10.4 or 10.4 -> 10.5.

            While I agree with this, I haven't followed the advice. My 2.5-year-old MacBook Pro has had nothing but updates since the day I bought it. I've never restored, archive & installed, or anything else and I've never had a lick of trouble with it. Your mileage, of course, may vary.
            • 3. Re: Updating OS
              Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp Community Member
              On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:32:17 +0000, Scott_Weichert@adobeforums.com wrote:

              > At the bare minimum you should do an Archive and Install.
              >
              > It's always safest to simply deactivate Adobe software first. Then it's a
              > minor thing to reactivate it again. You should not need to uninstall if you
              > use Archive and Install.

              Thanks Scott. I shall follow your advice.

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              Michael

              mhphillips at gmail dot com
              • 4. Re: Updating OS
                Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp Community Member
                I did follow your advice, Scott, and all went well. I was surprised that
                Illustrator didn't ask to be re-activated but did it all by itself.

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                Michael

                mhphillips at gmail dot com
                • 5. Re: Updating OS
                  Wade S Zimmerman Community Member
                  It is hardware specific the activation since you are using the same computer with the same mother board the activation will read it.