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Best way to restore my time machine backup

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I’ve got a time machine back up which is running High Sierra and my new computer is running Mojave what is the best way to make sure all files and everything is on my new computer?


Do do I need to downgrade to High Sierra first or can I simply restore files to the new computer but i want my computer to run Mojave

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 8, 2019 4:39 AM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2019 7:32 AM

djmenace wrote:
I’ve got a time machine back up which is running High Sierra and my new computer is running Mojave what is the best way to make sure all files and everything is on my new computer?

Do do I need to downgrade to High Sierra first or can I simply restore files to the new computer but i want my computer to run Mojave


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How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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Jun 8, 2019 7:32 AM in response to djmenace

djmenace wrote:
I’ve got a time machine back up which is running High Sierra and my new computer is running Mojave what is the best way to make sure all files and everything is on my new computer?

Do do I need to downgrade to High Sierra first or can I simply restore files to the new computer but i want my computer to run Mojave


Set up your new Mac - Apple Support


How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


Jun 8, 2019 5:00 AM in response to djmenace

Migration Assistant is my preferred method. It is best to use Migration Assistant during the Startup Assistant, or at least when you have not created a user with the same name on the new Mac. It will work if you already have created a user of the same name, but it has had problems in the past.

If you have a cable to connect the two, that is the fastest method. WiFi takes a while.

Best way to restore my time machine backup

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