Files Deleting from Migrated MacBook

I migrated to a new MacBook. I deleted a file from my desktop on the old computer and it deleted from my new one as well. Yikes! I wanted to reset the computer and give it to my daughter but I’m scared it will wipe my new computer clean too. Help!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7

Posted on May 24, 2024 5:57 PM

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Posted on May 25, 2024 9:51 AM

Mzmomie89 wrote:

I migrated to a new MacBook. I deleted a file from my desktop on the old computer and it deleted from my new one as well. Yikes! I wanted to reset the computer and give it to my daughter but I’m scared it will wipe my new computer clean too. Help!



If Desktop & Documents are sync through iCloud on the old computer sign out/ remove/make a change in Settings


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May 25, 2024 9:51 AM in response to Mzmomie89

Mzmomie89 wrote:

I migrated to a new MacBook. I deleted a file from my desktop on the old computer and it deleted from my new one as well. Yikes! I wanted to reset the computer and give it to my daughter but I’m scared it will wipe my new computer clean too. Help!



If Desktop & Documents are sync through iCloud on the old computer sign out/ remove/make a change in Settings


many of the same details included here—

What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle ...




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