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move a user to different startup disk in os 10.12.6

how can I move a user account to different startup disk in os 10.12.6

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Posted on Jul 1, 2023 3:20 PM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2023 5:02 PM

I'd use Migration Assistant whilst booted from the other Startup Disk.

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Jul 1, 2023 5:02 PM in response to wilkd911

I'd use Migration Assistant whilst booted from the other Startup Disk.

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Jul 2, 2023 7:27 PM in response to BDAqua

Worked great. Thanks!

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Jul 2, 2023 8:08 PM in response to wilkd911

Great news my friend! :)

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move a user to different startup disk in os 10.12.6

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