Edgerider

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Q: Migrating files and apps from an encrypted MacBook Pro

Copying files and apps from old mac to new mac using migration assistant, old mac is encrypted. Should I turn it off first?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9), or 10.8x

Posted on Oct 10, 2015 11:13 AM

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Q: Migrating files and apps from an encrypted MacBook Pro

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by lllaass,

lllaass Oct 10, 2015 12:54 PM in response to Edgerider
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Oct 10, 2015 12:54 PM in response to Edgerider

nether this
Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
nor this
Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support
mention anything special with migrating.
However, this does mention turning it off
https://www.altamiracorp.com/blog/employee-posts/migrating-macs-when-you-use-fi
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