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Does this backup allow for booting from USB/hard drive with the same settings?

If I back this up to a USB/hard drive, will I be able to boot up with it from a new Macbook? I'm interested in keeping the same settings I have currently and just putting them all on a new Macbook. I know about the utility to use this but I also want to have a back up of my current laptop set up.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 3, 2020 12:27 PM

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Jul 3, 2020 4:31 PM in response to appleguy93

Without knowing the details of what OS you are currently using it is unlikely to boot your new laptop. Macs cannot boot an older OS than that which shipped with the computer.


Instead you should use Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant to transfer your user account & data to the new Mac.


Setup Assistant:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


Migration Assistant:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350

Does this backup allow for booting from USB/hard drive with the same settings?

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