Hi,
i just ordered a new iMac yesterday,basically i wanted to know if A) i can use my time machine backup to restore the the mac (is this possible?) or B is there some other way to copy everything across (user accounts and files etc)
Regards,
Darren
See Pondini's Excellent information here...
I wouldn't use TM as if you do that the new Mac might not boot. The older Mac might not have the correct drivers for the new system and TM will replace most if not all system files when doing the restore.
Why not just setup the same users accounts on the new system, using the same user names and passwords, then just copy over the user files from each account to the new system.
Sorry for my ignorance but how can i do that? tthunderbolt cable? i assumed i would be able to migrate somehow?
Network the system across your LAN (Home Network). This is something you should already have set up with othe devices in your home. If not it is about time you started as it is the easiest way to copy/move/share files from one device to another.
All devices in your home now connect to and share an internet connection from your router or modem/router combo box. It is a simple process to get them all seeing and talking to one another.
Yes, that is already set up. One of my main concerns is itunes and the syncing of my iphone/ipad as im using new hardware when i log in. i thought if i migrated or used a bback up it may have kept the 'ID' in place........more than likely not! the last thing i want is for my phone to be wiped again due to syncing with new hardware!
Dr Rocket wrote:
... One of my main concerns is itunes ...
From your OLD computer...
Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Full Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will have a Backup of iTunes.
Also... Have a look at these 2 Videos...
http://macmost.com/moving-your-itunes-library.html
http://macmost.com/moving-your-itunes-media-to-an-external-drive.html
what happens when i plug my iphone into the new mac after this process?
It will Sync like it does now.
It wont try to replace everything on my phone, ie photos etc?
Do you plan on keeping the MBP or are you planning on selling it? If you are keeping it there is no rush in doing all your transfers immediately.
As to what will be replaced or removed from your phone I have no idea, sorry.
Dr Rocket wrote:
It wont try to replace everything on my phone, ie photos etc?
To move iPhoto to your New Computer the principle is the same...
Copy your iPhoto FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
iPhoto: How to move the Library to an EHD
NOTE:
It is important that the External Hard Drive is formatted as Mac OS Extended (journaled)
In selling it ASAP to cover my £2500 outlay!
By the way I'm on the uk, will my custom be built here? Just wondering on delivery as I ordered yesterday with a delivery estimate of 26-30 April and my thunderbolt cable and drive have shipped already, just excited I guess!
upgrading from late 2011 macbook pro to a new iMac, best way to transfer data across?
