can migration assistant resume after being cancelled

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can migration assistant resume after being cancelled

I'm using Migration Assistant to transfer data from my old MacBook Pro to my new MacBook Pro. Each have same Mac OX 10.6.8. I've connected them through a LinkSys router. Migration ran for about 3 hours and 39 minutes before completion prompted that a there was a problem with the network. I double checked all the connections and even replaced the router and the error message continued to appear. I have no choice at this point but to cancel the migration.

Before I do, I need to know that assuming I do have a network issue and get it fixed, will I be able to resume the migration from where it left off or repeat the whole process again?

Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jun 16, 2012 12:07 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

Level 10

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Jun 16, 2012 12:14 PM in response to HapEness7

No, it will start from scratch. You can always uncheck items that have already migrated but this removes a whole category from the process.

I suggest you connect the two computers by Firewire cable rather than use your network. The direct connection is much faster and more reliable. You only need a suitable Firewire cable and use Target Disk Mode on the old computer - Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.

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