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
Use this method. This will keep your new operating system correctly on your new Mac.
Use this method. This will keep your new operating system correctly on your new Mac.
No. The OS is not moved.
Migration Assistant allows you to move the following:
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.
I think that is good advice and is how I do it when getting a new computer. I don't know why anyone would want to migrate apps and their settings, based on different hardware, to a new computer. New computer, start clean when it comes to apps.
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?
