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When using Migration Assistant to transfer everything from my old iMac to my new one, does the old OS displace the new OS in the new computer?

When using migration assistant to mob all from my old iMac to a new one, does the old OS transfer? Will it have any affect on the new computer?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 2:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2020 2:37 PM

Use this method. This will keep your new operating system correctly on your new Mac.


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

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Jul 5, 2020 3:10 PM in response to JimTr3

No. The OS is not moved.


Migration Assistant allows you to move the following:

  • Applications
  • Your user folder & contents
  • Other files & folders
  • Computer & network settings


In my opinion, however, if you are installing a new Mac you should do a fresh install of your applications on the new Mac rather than migrating them from your old Mac.


When using Migration Assistant to transfer everything from my old iMac to my new one, does the old OS displace the new OS in the new computer?

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