Eric Monnet

Q: I am transferring data from one mac to another using the migration assistant

The transfer has not progressed for the last 24 hours.

Message:"Transferring your application folder...   about 34 minutes remaining"

 

Should I wait any longer?

Thanks

Eric

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 13, 2015 9:45 AM

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Q: I am transferring data from one mac to another using the migration assistant

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  • by Matt_M.,

    Matt_M. Matt_M. Feb 15, 2015 8:41 AM in response to Eric Monnet
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    Feb 15, 2015 8:41 AM in response to Eric Monnet

    Hi Eric Monnet,

     

     

    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. I imagine this transfer should have completed by the time you read my reply. However if you are still experience issues, you can check out the following resource for help:

     

    How to move data to your new Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier - Apple Support

    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4889

     

    If you experience issues migrating using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection

    Try migrating by using Internet Sharing from your source computer.

     

    1. Set up a home connection from your source computer.

     

    2. Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu, then Sharing from the View menu.

     

    3. Select Internet Sharing.

     

    4. Select a network service from the “Share your connection from” menu. Do not choose Wi-Fi for this step.

    Note: You can use built-in FireWire or ThunderBolt for example.  You do not need to be connected to the Internet to transmit data for data migration.

     

    5. Select Wi-Fi to share your Internet connection from the “To computers using” list.

     

    6. Click Wi-Fi Options and give your network a name and password.

     

    7. On your target computer, connect to the Wi-Fi network you created.

     

    Learn what to do if a migrated application does not open or function correctly.

     

    If your source computer has FileVault enabled, you should re-enable FileVault on the target computer after migration.

     

     

     

    - Matt M.