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Migration assistant

can I select which applications, files and folders to move?


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Posted on Dec 30, 2022 8:34 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2022 8:44 PM

wolfiemn Said:

"Migration assistant: can I select which applications, files and folders to move?"

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Transferring Data to New Device:

As for selecting what to transfer then yes, you can choose what to transfer. Create a Time Machine Backup of your current back, and then use Migration Assistant for this.

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Dec 31, 2022 11:18 AM in response to wolfiemn

When using Migration Assistant you are presented with the following.

·      You will be given several options of what to transfer. You will likely want to transfer your settings and preferences.

·      You can transfer all or none of your files. You do not have an option to select certain files to transfer. If you wish to do that, then do so manually. You can transfer all or none of your installed apps. Some people elect to download fresh installations instead.

·      The old computer's operating system will not be transferred. No data from the old computer is erased.

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