bingonut Loc: Cape Cod

Has anyone installed the new operating system (macOS Monterey) on their computer.

If so any problems with it?

Is it worth installing?

Thank You

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Updating to Monterey as I write this.

As for the worth of installing updates, that's up to you. However, updates usually fix known issues, for one. These are possible security issues or things that many won't even see. But, they are important.
--Bob

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

I generally think it is prudent to lag a bit installing new operating systems to ensure updates are on hand for all my apps and devices that I can't afford to be without. I use my laptop as a guinea pig before committing a new OS to my 27" iMac.

FreddB Loc: PA - Delaware County

Boot Camp Rule #1 - “Don’t be first, don’t be last, and never volunteer”

CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska

Updated yesterday. Used LR for two hours. No problems.

bingonut Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks all for your replies.

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

After my install on Friday none of my external hard drives showed up. I had a computer discussion with an Apple rep and no luck, on Saturday I had a telephone call with an Apple rep and no luck, but I did find out, using Safe Mode, that the computer could read the external hard drives as before. In normal mode it still did not read them. The Apple rep was going to have a discussion with a "higher-up" and get back to me on Tuesday. I continued on to test this and that without luck, then unplugged my Wacom tablet and the hard drives all showed up! Apparently it was the driver on my Wacom tablet. Both Apple reps were very nice and tried hard to help, it was just luck that I discovered what it was. So, beware of added things when you update and suspect the driver if there is a problem. It's always good, of course, to assure that every plugged in item is updated and that all software is current prior to updating...a lesson learned. All is working fine now as before.

bingonut Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks for your info. I have already installed Monterey and everything is working good.

morkie Loc: Simi Valley CA

I had this issue with Big Sur. I eventually resolved it by uninstalling my anti-virus (Cylance and then later BitDefender) and using Intego anti-virus. Try just uninstalling any anti-virus.

FreddB Loc: PA - Delaware County

So, how did it go?

leftj Loc: Texas

No problems. worth is a relative and subject term. Just install it, or don't.

avflinsch Loc: Hamilton, New Jersey

Updated my MacBook - no issues
Updated my iMac - the only problem I had was with my trackpad acting wonky (phantom clicks), but turning the pad off and back on fixed that so it may have been unrelated

BrHawkeye

I installed it the other day and have had no problems with Photoshop or other applications so far. I've heard that some Intel Macs have had problems. I'm using an M1 iMac.

fourlocks Loc: Londonderry, NH

I installed it two days ago and all seems fine. I just ran Affinity without any problem but I don't have PhotoShop or Lightroom so I have no idea if they'll be okay with with Monterey.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

This is my upgrade checklist, formulated from over 36 years of living with Macs, 20 of them as a de facto Mac systems manager.

Before upgrading:

Make a complete backup of your entire startup drive!

Gather serial numbers and installation codes for all software not purchased through the App Store.

Gather your Apple ID and Password, and ALL OTHER passwords, just in case.

Update all software to the *most current version that runs on your current OS.* Upgrade or replace old apps if necessary for compatibility.

Be certain that all your peripherals (printers, scanners, graphics tablets…) are fully supported on the new OS, and update their drivers if needed. Seek third party drivers or software if needed. (I’m thinking about scanners here… SilverFast and VueScan can help save your old scanner from obsolescence.)

Uninstall ALL virus protection, anti-malware, cleaners, etc. (reinstall latest versions *after* verifying the upgrade works).

Be sure all external drives are compatible with the new OS.

Shut down and power off.

Unplug ALL peripherals.

Plug into wired Ethernet if that’s an option.

Restart and upgrade the OS.

Check the App Store for any software updates and install them. Check the System Preferences and install any updates there that didn’t show up in the App Store.

Check with third party software vendors to see if there’s an update or upgrade that would not run under the old OS but will run on the new one.

Explore, test, verify functionality.