how do i move data from old pc to new one

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how do i move data from old pc to new one

I'm planning on replacing my iMac with a new one. Need guidance on how to move my iPhoto pix, alblums, etc to the new PC. Also is there an easy way to move data files - WORD, EXCEL. Thanks

iPhoto '11, iOS 5

Posted on Jul 13, 2013 12:04 PM

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Ralph Landry1

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Jul 13, 2013 12:08 PM in response to kathleenfromsea isle city

A straight forward way is to use Migration Assistant: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889

You can also connect the two Macs with an ethernet wire (regular one, not the crossover type) and just drag files from the old to the new.

You can also start up the old Mac in Target Disk Mode and the hard drive will appear on the new Mac's desktop and you can drag files out and to the new Mac.

All of this holds true for all content on the old Mac, including Word, Excel, etc. files.

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den.thed

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Jul 13, 2013 12:10 PM in response to kathleenfromsea isle city

Have a look at > Switch Basics: Migrate your Windows files or system to your Mac

Depending on your PC you might be able to use Migration Assistant, although Manually migrating using an External HD is probably the fastest and safest way.

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