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Big Sur install moved my files

How do I move the files that are buried on the old hard drive to the new hard drive created by Big Sur install? I tried a copy and paste with no luck. I'm stumped.


And why did Big Sur only rebuild the application folder and not the rest of the files/folders.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on May 17, 2021 3:56 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2021 5:14 PM

Big Sur and Catalina have locked down the startup volume.

You should store your files in your home folder, or at least inside /Users. Most everywhere else is off limits. No, there is no way to change that.

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Big Sur install moved my files

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