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have tried to start using my new MAC-MINI by using migration assistant which seemed to hangup after several hours. I then tried to stop it. I then tried to create computer account and got the computer account creation failed message

What do i do now pls?

Posted on Aug 12, 2022 11:07 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2022 11:10 PM

joannahes Said:

"have tried to start using my new MAC-MINI by using migration assistant which seemed to hangup after several hours. I then tried to stop it. I then tried to create computer account and got the computer account creation failed message: What do i do now pls?"

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Troubleshooting Migration Assistant:

Tried this Link?: Move your Content to a new Mac - Apple Support

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Aug 12, 2022 11:10 PM in response to joannahes

joannahes Said:

"have tried to start using my new MAC-MINI by using migration assistant which seemed to hangup after several hours. I then tried to stop it. I then tried to create computer account and got the computer account creation failed message: What do i do now pls?"

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Troubleshooting Migration Assistant:

Tried this Link?: Move your Content to a new Mac - Apple Support

Aug 13, 2022 6:01 AM in response to joannahes

What are you migrating from?

If another Mac, are you sure that the OS is as up to date as it can be?

You may need to run Disk First Aid in Disk Utility to make sure there are not any error which can cause possible issues with migration.


If it is migrating from a Time Machine backup, again, run disk utility on it to make sure there are not any disk errors.


If you are doing a Mac to Mac migration, how is it being done, direct connection, ethernet, WiFi. If ethernet or WiFi (especially WiFi), any network disruption could bork the whole migration process.


have tried to start using my new MAC-MINI by using migration assistant which seemed to hangup after several hours. I then tried to stop it. I then tried to create computer account and got the computer account creation failed message

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