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Ok, I was able to successfully migrate files from my PC to my
Mac Mini running Mojave. However, in the process it created another account on the Mac mini where the migrated data is stored. Is that normal? If so, how do I consolidate into one account? If not, can I re-run the migration assistant so everything will be in one account?
Mac mini, macOS 10.14
Is that normal?
Yes.
When you initially set up your new Mac Mini, it offered the opportunity to migrate information from your PC. The result would have been one User Account containing all the migrated information from the PC.
If you decided to do that later, the result will be an additional, redundant, but separate User Account with its own name. The two User Accounts may not be merged. You can either delete the first one, or erase the Mac completely and start over from the beginning.
Refer to Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support.
Is that normal?
Yes.
When you initially set up your new Mac Mini, it offered the opportunity to migrate information from your PC. The result would have been one User Account containing all the migrated information from the PC.
If you decided to do that later, the result will be an additional, redundant, but separate User Account with its own name. The two User Accounts may not be merged. You can either delete the first one, or erase the Mac completely and start over from the beginning.
Refer to Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support.
You could also avail yourself of Apple's complimentary 90 day telephone or chat assistance. You already paid for that service by purchasing a new Mac, so why not use it. Migrating information from an old PC is typical of the assistance they enjoy providing.
Thanks, John. I did this when initially setting up the Mac mini. Somehow in that process I set up the duplicate account. I will start over from the beginning and try again!
Migration Assistant-What Next?
