I want to transfer everything from an older 2009 Mac Book Pro to a newer 2012 Mac Book Pro. I can use Transfer Assistant on both. But, do I need to prep the newer Mac first? If so, how?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
There is no need to change the newer Mac if all you need is the files from the older Mac.
Migration Assistant is the software to use.
Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
If I were King, I would entitle that article "COPY your content to a new Mac". It is not actually MOVED (the old is NOT deleted).
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If you wish to have all your Account information and settings and passwords copied and usable as well, You will need to work harder at making the new(er) Mac pristine, and FoxFifth's article will do just that for you.
Then Use Setup Assistant (runs by default at first run) to Copy all your pre-existing information from your old Mac, rather than set up as new.. NB>>This is the easiest way to retain your passwords and settings.
There is no need to change the newer Mac if all you need is the files from the older Mac.
Migration Assistant is the software to use.
Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
If I were King, I would entitle that article "COPY your content to a new Mac". It is not actually MOVED (the old is NOT deleted).
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If you wish to have all your Account information and settings and passwords copied and usable as well, You will need to work harder at making the new(er) Mac pristine, and FoxFifth's article will do just that for you.
Then Use Setup Assistant (runs by default at first run) to Copy all your pre-existing information from your old Mac, rather than set up as new.. NB>>This is the easiest way to retain your passwords and settings.
Was the following done to the 2012 Mac? What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
Can I transfer old Mac to a newer (not new) Mac? Do I need to completely clean the newer Mac first? If so, what is best way?
