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User profile for user: wozusj
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Switch from old to new iMac

Ok. How do I transfer all my stuff from my 10 year old iMac to a new one? Also, how do I clean up my old iMac and make it reusable for another user?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Sep 18, 2019 11:34 AM

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User profile for user: den.thed
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Posted on Sep 18, 2019 11:39 AM

Migrating from your Time Machine backup is the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to migrate to a new iMac.

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


Then to make your old iMac ready for another user.

see > What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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User profile for user: pokey b
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Sep 18, 2019 12:09 PM in response to wozusj

What he said +1. Did this myself a few months ago from a 9 year old 21.5" i-Mac to a new (Apple refurb) 27" i-Mac, and it worked flawlessly with migration Assistant. Just be aware, some of your old software may not run on the latest Mac OS. If they are mission critical to you you may want to see if they are compatible to what you intend to upgrade to or if there is a free or paid update of them available.

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