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Q: I've just used MA to move all my files from my windows pc to my new mac. Now I have a user account that says "Dell"on my Mac. I would like al these transferred files to be in my Mac user account so I can delete the Dell user account. How do I do this?

I've just used MA to move all my files from my windows pc to my new mac. Now I have a user account that says "Dell"on my Mac. I would like al these transferred files to be in my Mac user account so I can delete the Dell user account. How do I do this?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Aug 31, 2013 3:01 PM

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Aug 31, 2013 3:02 PM in response to robgman54
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:02 PM in response to robgman54

    Drag the Dell folder to the desktop and provide an administrator password when prompted.

     

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  • by robgman54,

    robgman54 robgman54 Aug 31, 2013 3:07 PM in response to Niel
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:07 PM in response to Niel

    Thank you for your reply. I probably didn't word my question very well.

     

    All the files I care about are in this Dell user account. Is there a way for me to get them into my Ma user account so I can delete the Dell user account? For example, I would like my iTunes ibrary to be in my Mac account but it's in my Dell account. How do I transfer all these migrated files from my Dell User Account to my Mac User Account?

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Aug 31, 2013 3:08 PM in response to robgman54
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:08 PM in response to robgman54

    See what I wrote above.

     

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  • by robgman54,

    robgman54 robgman54 Aug 31, 2013 3:23 PM in response to Niel
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:23 PM in response to Niel

    Hi Niel,

     

    There is no "Dell Folder" There's only a Dell "User Account". For example, when I turn on the computer there are THREE User Accounts, Dell, Mac 9with my name), and "Guest". The only way I can get to my files is by logging into my Dell account. Once I'm in that account there's no Dell folder. I'd like all the files in my Dell account to be in my Mac account so I can delete the Dell account completely. That way when I add files or music to iTunes, the entire library will be in my ma account. The way it is now, I would have to add all new documents, spreadsheets, music, etc. to my Dell account. This doesn't seem right. I would think that I could get these into my Mac account. Does this clarify my question better? Thanks for your help, I reallly do appreciate it. Hopefully I can resolve this. If not, I can always call Apple support as my Mac is brand new,

  • by Niel,Solvedanswer

    Niel Niel Aug 31, 2013 3:27 PM in response to robgman54
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:27 PM in response to robgman54

    Log in with the Mac account, choose Go to Folder from the Finder's Go menu, provide /Users/ as the path, and drag the Dell folder to the desktop.

     

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  • by robgman54,

    robgman54 robgman54 Aug 31, 2013 3:28 PM in response to Niel
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:28 PM in response to Niel

    Thanks Neil, I'll give this a try and get back to you. Much appreciated, Rob G

  • by robgman54,

    robgman54 robgman54 Aug 31, 2013 3:55 PM in response to Niel
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:55 PM in response to Niel

    Niel,

     

    Thank you very much. This made terrific progress for me. Now, how do I get rid of the Dell User Account AND How do I organize the files that are now on my Mac desktop so my music library will be in iTunes when I open it?

     

    Do I just open the Dell folder and organize the files using Finder?

     

    Thanks again.

     

    Rob G

  • by Niel,Helpful

    Niel Niel Aug 31, 2013 3:59 PM in response to robgman54
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    Aug 31, 2013 3:59 PM in response to robgman54

    1. Open the Users & Groups pane of System Preferences and delete it,

    2. Yes.

     

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  • by robgman54,

    robgman54 robgman54 Aug 31, 2013 4:12 PM in response to Niel
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    Aug 31, 2013 4:12 PM in response to Niel

    Niel,

     

    U DA MAN!

     

    Thanks

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Aug 31, 2013 8:37 PM in response to robgman54
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    Aug 31, 2013 8:37 PM in response to robgman54

    No kidding.,. if Niel doesnt know... nobody does!