Paragraphpam wrote:
I have an Intel mac (2017) that (long story short) that I have done a clean install to Ventura. Now, I'm trying to use Migration to transfer files from Time Machine on an external Passport drive.
I chose not to migrate applications.
Everything goes smoothly until it gets to Updating Your System Settings. Then it gets stuck. I let it sit like that for 36 hours, and it never completed migration. I've tried several times, and the same thing happens. Help!
Try a different backup source and compare your results.
make some change — like include the Applications and try again...
if the backup is corrupt some how it may never resolve.
If you value your user data it is this reason I highly recommend the
3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.
More than one device, more than one backup methodology.
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 content to a new Mac - Apple Support
