How can I exit the Migration Assist? I didn't click continue.

I wanted to see what Migration assist was. I had no intention of using it. I only have the continue button. The back button is light grey and won't work.



MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Apr 19, 2023 10:27 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 7:55 PM

Hi Harlow1972,


For help with canceling Migration Assistant test force quitting the app using the steps below found in the article here: How to force an app to quit on your Mac - Apple Support


"Force an app to quit

Press these three keys together: Option (or Alt), Command, Esc (Escape).1 Or choose Force Quit from the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen.

How to force quit on Mac: Press Option-Command-Esc

A Force Quit window opens. Select the app that you want to quit, then click Force Quit:

Force Quit Applications window

The Finder is always open, but if it stops responding, you can force it to quit and then open again: Select Finder in the Force Quit window, then click Relaunch. "



If you need more information about what Migration Assistant is an when you should use it, the article here can assist: Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


If you're unable to force quit or have any issues, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Best.



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Apr 21, 2023 7:55 PM in response to Harlow1972

Hi Harlow1972,


For help with canceling Migration Assistant test force quitting the app using the steps below found in the article here: How to force an app to quit on your Mac - Apple Support


"Force an app to quit

Press these three keys together: Option (or Alt), Command, Esc (Escape).1 Or choose Force Quit from the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen.

How to force quit on Mac: Press Option-Command-Esc

A Force Quit window opens. Select the app that you want to quit, then click Force Quit:

Force Quit Applications window

The Finder is always open, but if it stops responding, you can force it to quit and then open again: Select Finder in the Force Quit window, then click Relaunch. "



If you need more information about what Migration Assistant is an when you should use it, the article here can assist: Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


If you're unable to force quit or have any issues, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist.


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Best.



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