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1. Re: Updating OS
NotInUse Mar 23, 2009 5:32 AM (in response to Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp)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
(tmalcom) Mar 23, 2009 12:40 PM (in response to Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp)>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 Mar 24, 2009 2:13 AM (in response to NotInUse)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.
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> 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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4. Re: Updating OS
Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp Mar 24, 2009 7:08 AM (in response to Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp)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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5. Re: Updating OS
Wade S Zimmerman Mar 24, 2009 9:16 AM (in response to Michael_H._Phillips-25llKp)It is hardware specific the activation since you are using the same computer with the same mother board the activation will read it.

