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ruthfromab
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Q: I've got a 2006 iMac with an OS 10.3 operating system, and I'm told by people at my Apple Store that they cannot "migrate" my essential data to a new iMac because an OS 10.5 or higher is required.  I would appreciate suggestions for an alternate way.

I've got a 2006 iMac with an OS 10.3 operating system, and I'm told by people at the Apple Store that data cannot be "migrated" to a new iMac unless the operating system is OS 10.5 or higher. Suggestions for alternative  transfer methods?

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Posted on Jul 8, 2013 8:48 AM

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  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Jul 8, 2013 11:37 AM in response to ruthfromab
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    Jul 8, 2013 11:37 AM in response to ruthfromab

    2006 iMac with an OS 10.3

     

    I do not think that the iMac in 2006 came with 10.3.

     

    Here is how to find out what version of Mac OS you are running:

    Click on the blue apple in the upper left hand of the screen.

     

    click on this icon

    Picture 8.png

     

    Click on the first line, "About This Mac"

     

    Picture 9.png

    Most of these are numbers & that's what we want.

     

    What version & Processor do you have?

     

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    I would try migration assistant and see if it works.