Q: I used the migration assistant for my new MAC from my old PC and cannot find any of my music on my MAC or Pictures. It took like 6 hours to finish but there is nothing there. Am I doing something wrong?

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Q: I used the migration assistant for my new MAC from my old PC and cannot find any of my music on my MAC or Pictures. It took like 6 hours to finish but there is nothing there. Am I doing something wrong?

I used the migration assistant for my new MAC from my old PC and cannot find any of my music on my MAC or Pictures. It took like 6 hours to finish but there is nothing there. Am I doing something wrong?

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Posted on Nov 16, 2012 8:01 PM

I have this question too

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Kappy

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You need to log into the new user account that you migrated.

Posted on Nov 16, 2012 8:04 PM

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Jim Bob 33 Nov 16, 2012 8:08 PM in response to Kappy
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Nov 16, 2012 8:08 PM in response to Kappy

Is there a way to merge the 2 accounts? So I only have 1 account?
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Kappy Nov 16, 2012 8:23 PM in response to Jim Bob 33
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Nov 16, 2012 8:23 PM in response to Jim Bob 33

Transferring files from one User Account to another

This is not a trivial task. Do not attempt to transfer files from any system folders including the Library and Home/Library folders. Stick to your data in the user's folder.
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Kappy

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Nov 16, 2012 8:04 PM in response to Jim Bob 33

You need to log into the new user account that you migrated.

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