HT204087: Move your data from a Windows PC to a Mac

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dankain

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Q: how do I keep the same user account and not make a new one when transferring music?

How do I transfer files using the migration assistant and not create a new user profile? I am transferring from Win 7 to Mountain Lion and now the only way I see my music in Itunes is to flip to the new user account created. I am the only one using my mac and its a bit of a pain switching users to listen to music. Any thoughts?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 22, 2012 5:32 PM

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Niel Nov 22, 2012 5:35 PM in response to dankain
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Nov 22, 2012 5:35 PM in response to dankain

Drag the iTunes folder over manually instead of using the Migration Assistant, or drag the other account's home folder to the desktop, authenticate yourself, and move the music into your main account's iTunes library.

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dankain Nov 22, 2012 5:45 PM in response to Niel
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Nov 22, 2012 5:45 PM in response to Niel

Thanks Niel. As I said I have other puters in the house but its my first Mac and this baby's mine lol:)
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