HT202910: OS X: Manually migrating data from another Mac

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Lowstickside

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Q: I am attempting to transfer data from an old Mac mini to a new MacBook Air. For some reason the migration assistant does not recognize my password on the old computer. Has anyone encountered this?

I am transferring data from a Mac mini to a MacBook Air. For some reason migration assistant will not recognize my password on the old device. Has anyone encountered this problem? Either way do you have suggestions?

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2013), iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 11, 2016 8:03 PM

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by a brody,

a brody Jun 12, 2016 4:09 PM in response to Lowstickside
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Jun 12, 2016 4:09 PM in response to Lowstickside

Migration assistant works best over Thunderbolt/Firewire or ethernet or airport. It might help going to the old Mac and temporarily changing its password to one you can remember. Also is it a PowerPC Mac Mini or an Intel?
if PowerPC, you should review this tip:

A Basic Guide for Migrating Files from One Computer to Another
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HT202910: OS X: Manually migrating data from another Mac

Q: I am attempting to transfer data from an old Mac mini to a new MacBook Air. For some reason the migration assistant does not recognize my password on the old computer. Has anyone encountered this?

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