Would it improve performance to wipe/clean install Mac OSx on my 1.5 yr old macbook? I am not sure if like PC's the mac accumulates programs and what not that will slow it down. If so should I use the old 10.4 software or invest in the latest and greatest, I have heard the macbook I have is optimized for the OS it came with, is that true?
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- Thread starter Cougfan
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Not that likely really.
Mac OS runs overnight maintenance, but you can use something like MacJanitor to do the same checks.
Other than that it's not really necessary to do anything else.
Mac OS runs overnight maintenance, but you can use something like MacJanitor to do the same checks.
Other than that it's not really necessary to do anything else.
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No it won't and 10.6 automatically installs as 'archive and install" Meaning you get a nice speedy performance anyway. Any apps that won't work get quarantined.
Snow Leopard is definitely worth it.
Snow Leopard is definitely worth it.
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