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Hi,
I'd like to purchase a new MacBook Pro and transfer (copy) current MacBook Pro contents to the new one. However, the current MacBook seems to be infected with viruses (I contantly get notifications from my current MacBook). How do I do this without bringing over those viruses to the new MacBook?
Thanks.
Ramesh
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4
Congratulations on your decision to get the ew Mac. First, Macs DO Not have any viruses, so don't worry about that. As to doing the transfer. Apple provides us with an app called Migration Assistant to take care of our transfers. It was designed for this purpose and easy to use. The basic steps are the following.
Start both computers up and begin the setup process on the new Mac.
At some point you will be asked if you want to transfer data from your old computer. Say yes.
Connect both computers with a USB cable. Do not use Wi-Fi for the transfer. It is too slow and your data is likely to be corrupted due to the volume of data to be transferred.
Open the Migration Assistant app in both computers and follow instructions.
You will be presented with some options as to what to transfer. Click the appropriate boxes.
I suggest that you copy your preferences and settings.
You can either have Migration Assistant copy your files or copy them over manually. You can not selectively transfer files.
You can either have Migration Assistant copy your apps or you can elect to download and reinstall them. In either case, some of them may require that they be reregistered to work in the new computer. In some cases, apps may need to be upgraded to work. There may be a cost to upgrade some of them.
Your old operating system will not be transferred.
All files in the old computer will remain intact.
The transfer may take up to an hour, more or less, depending on the volume of data to be transferred.
Enjoy your new Mac.
Congratulations on your decision to get the ew Mac. First, Macs DO Not have any viruses, so don't worry about that. As to doing the transfer. Apple provides us with an app called Migration Assistant to take care of our transfers. It was designed for this purpose and easy to use. The basic steps are the following.
Start both computers up and begin the setup process on the new Mac.
At some point you will be asked if you want to transfer data from your old computer. Say yes.
Connect both computers with a USB cable. Do not use Wi-Fi for the transfer. It is too slow and your data is likely to be corrupted due to the volume of data to be transferred.
Open the Migration Assistant app in both computers and follow instructions.
You will be presented with some options as to what to transfer. Click the appropriate boxes.
I suggest that you copy your preferences and settings.
You can either have Migration Assistant copy your files or copy them over manually. You can not selectively transfer files.
You can either have Migration Assistant copy your apps or you can elect to download and reinstall them. In either case, some of them may require that they be reregistered to work in the new computer. In some cases, apps may need to be upgraded to work. There may be a cost to upgrade some of them.
Your old operating system will not be transferred.
All files in the old computer will remain intact.
The transfer may take up to an hour, more or less, depending on the volume of data to be transferred.
Enjoy your new Mac.
Thank you for your comprehensive answer.
Copy existing Macbook (except viruses) on to a new Macbook to be purchased
