When I installed OS X Lion, I cancelled the setup assistant process, intending to complete it when I had the time.
now I can't find it and I think there were things I should have done.
How do I find it now?
Thanks!
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
Like what? The Setup Assistant is only available if you do a clean install of Lion. If you need to migrate your Home folder and third-party applications now, then use Migration Assistant. Otherwise be more specific about what you think you need to do.
Setup Assistant is only available once - at the beginning. If you want to transfer files later, you can use Migration Assistant (Applications > Utilities); however, be aware that since you already created an account, it may or may not result in duplicate accounts, folders, and other little oddities (depending on how you choose your options).
If you want to use Setup Assistant, you can use the recovery process, wipe the drive, and reinstall. That would bring back Setup Assistant.
Let me put it this way. I upgraded from my existing operating system Snow Leopard, to Lion.
When the installation of the new/updated system completed, the computer automatically restarted and showed the usual screen saying things in foreign language. Then it showed the large X and went to the setup assistant.
Then it asked if I would always allow access from various email services. Then it started to go into the setup assistant screen. That's when I clicked out.
The computer seems to be acting the usual way, except that the old PowerPc applications are disabled. No surprises.
So the simple question is where can I find the Setup Assistant? In case I need to setup anything that wasn't in existence in the Snow Leopard operating system, iCloud for example. I know where to setup iCloud, so that isn't what I'm asking.
What I'm asking is: Do I need to continue with Setup Assistant like the OS X Lion install was trying to guide me to do, and if so where can I find it?
Back up all data if you haven’t already done so. Before proceeding, you must be sure you can restore your system to the state it’s in now, no matter what happens. If you’re not sure, STOP.
This procedure is for advanced users only. If you don't understand it, don't do it.
Launch the Terminal application. Copy or drag – do not type – the line below into the Terminal window, then press return:
sudo rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
You'll be prompted for your login password, which won't be displayed when you type it. You may get a one-time warning not to screw up.
Reboot. The Setup Assistant will launch.
No. You upgraded an existing system. There shouldn't be anything you really need via Setup Assistant. You may need to change some preferences settings for Lion but that should be it. Of course if you are switching to iCloud you will need to configure it's preferences in System Preferences.
Thanks LInc Davis. That's a good suggestion that I didn't know about. I know how to do that, so I'll copy your message and put it in my OS X Lion Forgotten Manual and keep it for a rainy day. Cheers
OK, thanks for the help.
I just used and recommend the instructions listed on the page (by Pondini)
how do I find setup assistant
