old make to new make transfer time if doing it ourselves
How long does the transfer take from and Old Mac to a new Mac using home wifi, is there some kind of guideline....we have 9 years worth of info to transfer. Thanks
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
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There is a process for doing this. Use the Migration Assistant app for the transfer. The steps are:
- Begin the process of setting up the new Mac, following the instructions.
- Connect the two computers using a USB cable. Do not use Wi-Fi. it is too slow for the amount of data that will be transferred and corruption of the data is possible.
- When asked to do so, activate Migration Assistant and follow the instructions carefully (They are not complex.)
- You will be presented with some options of what to transfer. I would transfer all of my files and the preferences and settings as well. You may elect to transfer your apps or download and reinstall them in the computer. Note: some may have to be reregistered to activate them in the new computer.
- The old operating system will not be transferred to the new computer.
- The total transfer time can take an hour or so. Maybe more, maybe less. Just let it do its thing.
- Enjoy your new Mac.