migrations assistant does not move all files and folders to a new Mac - suggestions?

migrations assistant does not move all files and folders to a new Mac - suggestions?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 18, 2022 10:25 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2022 10:47 AM

gummachine wrote:

migrations assistant does not move all files and folders to a new Mac - suggestions?


what are you missing...? You do not paint a very big picture.


What older Mac, what older macOS— what new Mac, what new macOS?


The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support



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May 18, 2022 10:47 AM in response to gummachine

gummachine wrote:

migrations assistant does not move all files and folders to a new Mac - suggestions?


what are you missing...? You do not paint a very big picture.


What older Mac, what older macOS— what new Mac, what new macOS?


The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support



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