Preparing for New IMac

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zilch91 Author

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Preparing for New IMac

(1) Do I transfer all of my apps and data to the new IMac THEN delete from old one?

(2) Do I need to have old one connected to internet to complete these tasks?

Posted on Jul 25, 2019 10:19 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Jul 25, 2019 11:09 AM in response to zilch91

Dennis is correct about connecting your old Mac's Time Machine backup EHD to the new Mac. Please connect the EHD via a USB cable, why , because it works and it's the most reliable method. Do this prior to turning on the new Mac. When you turn on the new Mac it will launch Setup Assistant and eventually get to a point where it asks if you are migrating from another Mac. Select "yes and follow the on-screen prompts. It's really that simple. NEVER EVER try to migrate using Wi-Fi it will take weeks (no I am not exaggerating) and it will fail!

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den.thed

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Jul 25, 2019 10:47 AM in response to zilch91

There are several different ways to move from the old to new Mac. However the faster and most reliable way, is to just connect your current Time Machine backup to the new Mac and migrate from it during the initial setting up.

see > How to move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

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macjack

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Jul 25, 2019 11:19 AM in response to rkaufmann87

I third the idea of using a TIme Machine backup, it's the fastest way. As far as Applications is concerned all Apple apps will be new but third party apps may not transfer, especially if they need activation codes.

You can check compatibility of third party apps here:

https://roaringapps.com

What you do with the applications and files on your old Mac is up to you.

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