Q: My old MacBook Pro has been talking to my new MacBook Pro for more than 24 hours in migration mode. Is this normal?

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KarenMeyer

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Q: My old MacBook Pro has been talking to my new MacBook Pro for more than 24 hours in migration mode. Is this normal?

When do I pull the plug and start over? I don't remember a migration ever taking this long. I'm transferring data via a cable vs over the air. Thanks for any ideas.

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Posted on Dec 27, 2015 1:00 PM

I have this question too

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Linc Davis

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The warranty entitles you to complimentary phone support for the first 90 days of ownership.

Posted on Dec 27, 2015 3:13 PM

Q: My old MacBook Pro has been talking to my new MacBook Pro for more than 24 hours in migration mode. Is this normal?

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by Paul Conaway,

Paul Conaway Dec 27, 2015 1:49 PM in response to KarenMeyer
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Dec 27, 2015 1:49 PM in response to KarenMeyer

No that is definitely not normal. On the new mac do you see any messages?
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KarenMeyer Dec 27, 2015 2:19 PM in response to Paul Conaway
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Dec 27, 2015 2:19 PM in response to Paul Conaway

Thanks for writing, Paul. The old one has the same screen that data is transferring to the new MacBook. The new one also has the same screen from 24 hours ago, "starting up." Do I hit "cancel" on the new one and try again?
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KarenMeyer Dec 27, 2015 5:52 PM in response to Linc Davis
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Dec 27, 2015 5:52 PM in response to Linc Davis

Linc - bravo! Tech support has indicated that I needed to have the old beast in "target set up disc" mode for the migration to work. Both computers are busy thinking about cooperating. Looks good so far. Fingers crossed. Thanks!
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Accepted Answer · Dec 27, 2015 3:13 PM

Linc Davis

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Dec 27, 2015 3:13 PM in response to KarenMeyer

The warranty entitles you to complimentary phone support for the first 90 days of ownership.

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Q: My old MacBook Pro has been talking to my new MacBook Pro for more than 24 hours in migration mode. Is this normal?

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