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Transfer data only to existing user using Time Machine?

Hi all,

I have a new MacBook Pro (OS X Yosemite 10.10.2) and would like to transfer all of my data and applications to this mac, from my old MacBook.

Normally, I would use Time Machine from an external hard drive and Migration Assistant. However, my IT department have created a user account on the new MBP which I have to use to access internal servers etc. If I use Migration Assistant and Time Machine, this will of course transfer the whole old user account (which I cannot use).

Is there a way to transfer just the data and applications from Time Machine to an existing user account?

Any advice would be very much appreciated!

Thanks,