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Q: transferring from Macbook (2008) to Macbook Pro (2013). What is best way to transfer?

What is the best method of migrating from Macbook (2008) to Macbook Pro (2013)?

Posted on Nov 5, 2013 8:07 AM

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Q: transferring from Macbook (2008) to Macbook Pro (2013). What is best way to transfer?

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by Kappy,

Kappy Nov 5, 2013 8:13 AM in response to FMcG1412
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Nov 5, 2013 8:13 AM in response to FMcG1412

If you have a backup then use that. If not, then make a backup you can restore from.

Otherwise, connect both computers to your local network and transfer your data using File Sharing.
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FMcG1412 Nov 5, 2013 10:37 AM in response to Kappy
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Nov 5, 2013 10:37 AM in response to Kappy

I've tried using the backup but it tells me there is too much to transfer but it is only trying to transfer 158.1 MB
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by Kappy,

Kappy Nov 5, 2013 10:41 AM in response to FMcG1412
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Nov 5, 2013 10:41 AM in response to FMcG1412

Then erase the backup drive and start over.
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