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Tech / revert to a previous version of Photoshop CC
« Last post by jchuzi on April 24, 2024, 09:01:04 AM »
I updated Photoshop CC to the latest version and it would not open (there was a warning that it might not be compatible with my OS). The previous version seemed to be OK so I accessed How to install previous versions of your Creative Cloud apps. The reversion to the previous version was a piece of cake and all is well. I have read many complaints about Adobe but I salute them for making this process very easy.
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Community / Re: Earthquake
« Last post by Frances144 on April 23, 2024, 11:32:47 AM »
Oh my. Stay safe. Do you have contingency plans for this occurrence?
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Community / Re: 2024 - My Shetland Blog
« Last post by Frances144 on April 23, 2024, 11:31:58 AM »
https://myshetland.co.uk/new-dining-area/

a drier eating area for the Shetland ponies.
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Tech / Re: How to convert to APFS to be able to upgrade OS?
« Last post by Xairbusdriver on April 23, 2024, 10:12:39 AM »
I agree with Kris, if the choice of "Convert to APFS" is greyed out, that format is already functioning.

However, to answer your question: "And how do I know when I am in Recovery Mode or not?"
In my opinion, always use the complete Shutdown and startup process instead of the "Restart" function.

So:
 1. Shutdown the Mac.
 2. Wait 23 seconds.
 3. Hold down the Command and the "R" key with one hand.
 4. Press the power button with the other hand.
 5. Be patient. Keep the Command and "R" key down.
 6. You will probably see the Apple Logo pop up. However, it may only be brief.
         Keep the Command and "R" key down.
 7. You should now see a progress bar. There may not be an Apple logo at this point.
         Keep the Command and "R" key down.
 8. The progress bar may only get to about 20%. Keep the Command and "R" key down.
 9. The short progress bar wil be replaced by another progress bar with the Apple Logo.
10. You can now release the Command and "R" key.
11. You will eventually see the following:
   A. A black background screen
   B. A smallish window with a list of four items:
       a. Restore from Time Machine
       b. Reinstall (an operating system)
       c. Safari
       d. Disk Utility
12. Click "Disk Utility" (either with a double-click or just once and then use the "Continue" button)
13. Select any Volume shown.
14. Select The Edit menu and see if the "Convert to AFPS" is allowed.
     A. If it is allowed you can convert that Volume to AFPS.
     B. If that option is greyed out, the Volume is already formatted as AFPS or it is damaged.

If you don't see the steps above through #11, you are NOT in Recovery mode.
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Tech / Re: How to convert to APFS to be able to upgrade OS?
« Last post by krissel on April 22, 2024, 11:34:31 PM »
First of all, are you backing up to the same hard drive as the one with original data? Not very helpful unless all you are interested in is going back with Time Machine to a previous state. Otherwise if you have a problem with the hard drive you really have nothing, no backup at all. I backup to several external drives. They're cheap enough these days. :D


That said, it appears as though your drive is already APSF. When you are in DU, click on the View at the top so you see ALL Devices. Post a picture here of that with the listing down the left side. It will help us see just how your drive is divided. Your listing it helps but visual confirmation of which volume is subbed under which will further help.

If you have to convert a drive or volume to APSF do it within DU and not SuperDuper. SD is notorious for taking forever to do it and often fails. I tried once using SD, then gave up after a long period and then did it within DU very quickly. But really can't suggest action til actually see more about your drive setup. Can't suggest sizes etc til see actual drive size and what's available. However, I strongly advise getting external SSD drives and this problem would be mute. You'd just format externals (if SSD) as APFS and SD will comply in backing up.
 :)
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Tech / Re: How to convert to APFS to be able to upgrade OS?
« Last post by Raven on April 22, 2024, 08:59:15 PM »
Sorry for the delay to reply. I get confused when I start trying to fix this after reading numerous Apple community user comments. And I don't have access to my wife's Mac mini easily when I ask her not to use it for a while.

I had gone into Recovery Mode as jchuzi explained.
Then I double clicked the Disk Utility icon at the bottom of the Finder.
When I look at the DU window side bar, I see this list and I am not sure which one I should be selecting:

This is what I see from TOP down…
1. Apple SSD… media
2. Container Disk 3
3. MacIntosh HD - APFS Volume Group
4. MacIntosh HD - APFS System Volume APFS ( this line is greyed out)
5. MacIntosh HD - APFS Start up Snap shot
6. Data - APFS Data Volume APFS
7. Extra Volume - APFS Volume APFS (this line is all greyed out)

When I chose one (3.Mac HD - is that the right one?), and go to Menu Bar/Edit - it only shows "ADD APFS Volume". Yet Super Duper said to "CONVERT to APFS". 
Then the message is the "conversion may fail and cannot be undone."

IF I ADD, where and how large of an addition? Every step seems to have another question. I'm sure this is simple for all you TS experts, it just makes me nervous to screw up my wife's Mac during the time she is preparing our income tax. Yadda.  :unsure: :sweatingbullets:

And how do I know when I am in Recovery Mode or not?
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Tech / Re: How to convert to APFS to be able to upgrade OS?
« Last post by Xairbusdriver on April 22, 2024, 11:50:23 AM »
I can assume it is a screen on some kind of Mac. :p The important part of my question is the steps you take to get there. Specifically, "Is that the small screen you see after restarting in Recovery Mode". It is critical, when answering questions, to be as specific as possible, particularly when offered links and/or actions to take. John has asked you several questions (#2, #4, #6) but I cannot see any answers to most of them. :wallbash:
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Community / Re: 2024 - My Shetland Blog
« Last post by Frances144 on April 22, 2024, 11:00:27 AM »
https://myshetland.co.uk/farrier-day-2/

Everyone declared fit and well.
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Tech / Re: How to convert to APFS to be able to upgrade OS?
« Last post by Raven on April 21, 2024, 09:39:58 PM »
Mac Mini monitor screen.
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Community / Re: 2024 - My Shetland Blog
« Last post by Frances144 on April 21, 2024, 11:09:14 AM »
https://myshetland.co.uk/a-quiet-sunday/

A quiet Sunday
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