Migrating files from PC to Mac
Can I migrate my existing files created using windows to Mac without buying softeware?
MacBook Pro
Can I migrate my existing files created using windows to Mac without buying softeware?
MacBook Pro
Yes. You can use Migration Assistant, built into the Mac OS, to migrate files, user accounts, etc., from a PC to a Mac.
"If you didn’t transfer your information to your Mac when you first set it up, you can use Migration Assistant to transfer your information at any time. For example, using Migration Assistant, you can transfer your user account—including all your pictures, music, and files—from a PC to your Mac."
Hope this helps,
Clinton
Yes. You can use Migration Assistant, built into the Mac OS, to migrate files, user accounts, etc., from a PC to a Mac.
"If you didn’t transfer your information to your Mac when you first set it up, you can use Migration Assistant to transfer your information at any time. For example, using Migration Assistant, you can transfer your user account—including all your pictures, music, and files—from a PC to your Mac."
Hope this helps,
Clinton
Thanks. I have not yet purchased the Mac. I was just wondering if I need to purchase additional software. I have my Windows files on a hard disc since the laptop broke down. The MS Office files are zip files after automatic backups while the fotos and videos were copied manually.
No need to purchase additional software - Mac's will open zip files, too.
Clinton
I have my MacBook Pro now. When I start Migration Assistant it cannot does not find my WD external hard drive where I have my backups from my old PC. The drive can be seen on the desk top and can be opened by clicking on it. So how can I get Migration Assistant to proceed?
George
You need to use your PC itself, if you can (and still have it) to use Migration Assistant - not a backup disk. You can, of course, just drag stuff from your BU disk (.zip files, mp3, .doc, etc) to your new Mac but the best thing to do is to have both your Mac and your PC on the same network and use MA to transfer from your PC to your Mac (or vice-versa, there's a Migration Assitant for Windows as well).
Then you can go back to your hard drive and copy files to your Mac if you wish.
Let me know if this doesn't make any sense... I'm running low on coffee tonight...
Clinton
My PC has given up the ghost. Will have to use the drag and drop method. Thanks.
George
Migrating files from PC to Mac