How do I transfer files from my current imac to the new one. My old imac is running 10.5.8

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How do I transfer files from my current imac to the new one. My old imac is running 10.5.8

Hello

I got a new iMac 10.8.2 and also have a iMac 10.5.8 how can I conenct those 2 ?

All I want is to use some of my files on my new one.I don't want to transfer ALL my files,just some,like pictures. But only the once I need. Not all of them.

I have a FireWire cable,don't work, I have ethernet cable,don't work.

So I must do something wrong 😊 If someone could maybe explaint it to me step by step that would be great,since I am not a big Mac (computer) freak.

So basically I would like to use my old iMac as a external drive where I could get my files from and transfer them to my Mountain Lion, iMac.

Also If someone knows,why Mountain Lion always loses internet conections,would be also a very big help! 😊 Thank you!

But please, in simple step by step explaining. My english is not the best,my German is much better 😉

Thank you so much already for the help, I really appreciated!

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Oct 7, 2012 2:01 PM

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Answer 1

BDAqua

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Oct 7, 2012 2:37 PM in response to SimplyKlick

Boot the older Mac into Target mode...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661

That should eventually show on the new iMac as a Firewire Drive you can access.

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BDAqua

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Oct 7, 2012 2:39 PM in response to SimplyKlick

Oh, on the losing Internet, try this...

Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

10.7 & 10.8…

System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...

System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.

The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

For 10.5/10.6, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...

208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220

Click OK.

PS. Your English is quite good & completely understandable. 🙂

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Answer 3

SimplyKlick Author

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Oct 7, 2012 4:31 PM in response to BDAqua

Hello BDAqua

Thank you so much for your help! I appreciated.

I finally saw the older iMac on my new yay... But I could not get to my pictures. So I am still trying to figure it out, any ideas? 😉 😊

On the network conection, I am also still working on, not getting it, I think. Not sure what I do wrong,well let say I don't see what you said 😊 ( I am good on the old vision, its just the problem with Mountain Lion)

I don't see click join and if I would what would I have to fill in? I am sorry, I just don't know!

Thank you so much for your help!

PS: Thanks for the compliment on my English 🙂

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BDAqua

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Oct 7, 2012 8:41 PM in response to SimplyKlick

But I could not get to my pictures.

In finder, do a Get Info on that Drive, does it say ignore permississions... or what Rights does it say you have?

On the network conection, I am also still working on, not getting it

Let's work on one at a time. 🙂

PS: Thanks for the compliment on my English 🙂

Hard to believe English isn't your native language, you do better than many that suppossedly onlt know English!???

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SimplyKlick Author

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Oct 9, 2012 10:09 AM in response to BDAqua

Hello BDAqua

Well, it says all kinda things 😉 in the last section though it says, I can read and write, if thats what you mean. You must know,my Mac is all in German, so I kinda have to figure out where what is and what it means in English. 😊

Says:my name and behind it it says,read and write

than it says,staff, read and write

everyone,just read

So not sure if that what you mean. 😕 Sorry 😊

_________________________

PS: hahaha,thank you for this,nice to hear that 🙂😉

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Answer 6

baltwo

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Oct 9, 2012 12:02 PM in response to SimplyKlick

See Pondini's Setup New Mac guide. I always recommend migrating everything. That allows you to retain all your settings and use any Intel-based apps. It's easier to delete the PPC apps, their app support files, and preferences afterwards. As for your issues connecting and seeing the older machine, the article covers some of that.

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Answer 7

BDAqua

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Oct 9, 2012 1:04 PM in response to SimplyKlick

Yep, that's basically the correct info, I'd try baltwo's advice of opening Migration Assistant & Migrating everything over, then log into the newly created account. 🙂

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baltwo

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Oct 9, 2012 1:10 PM in response to BDAqua

I suggest wiping and restoring the OS, followed by using the Setup Assistant on first boot. Eliminates any conflicts with newly created accounts.

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SimplyKlick Author

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Oct 10, 2012 2:44 PM in response to baltwo

Thank you very much everyone,thats a lot to read for me and understand what I have to do.

I will try to see if I get it, if I do or if I don't I will let you know!

Thank you for the help!

@baltwo, about wiping and restoring,well we tryed this already with Support on the phone, did not work, or let say did not change any of the problems.😕

Thanks everyone, I will read all this,translate and try it. Let see what will happen!

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Answer 10

Oct 10, 2012 4:49 PM in response to SimplyKlick

Sie haben einen USB-Stick oder eine externe Festplatte? Ich finde manchmal eine mac usb stick mit 8g Speicher oder auf einer externen Festplatte mit einem Mac-Partition hilft von Zeit zu Zeit

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baltwo

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Oct 10, 2012 5:35 PM in response to michaelsip4

Jumping into an English thread with German text isn't very nice. Running it through google translatorand posting in the thread's language would be nicer.😉

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