I have a 2011 iMac and I bought a new one. How do I transfer my user id and data to the new one and keep the other 2 users on the old? I do use time machine i'm not sure if I can pick and choose what I would like to transfer. And if its possible I have no idea how to do it. Thank you.
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)
You'll be given the option of migrating your data from the old computer or your backup when setting up the new iMac. Choose to do so.
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You'll be given the option of migrating your data from the old computer or your backup when setting up the new iMac. Choose to do so.
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Nothing to it, connect the Time Machine backup from the old computer to the new one. When you turn on the new one for the first time it will start Setup Assistant, part of SA asks if you are migrating from another Mac. Select Yes and follow the on-screen prompts and you're done.
Two things:
1. Connect the Time Machine drive via USB ONLY.
2. If you have already started the new machine, simply run Migration Assistant (Command + Spacebar and type Migration Assistant) and follow the on-screen prompts.
Its that easy! If you want to read more about it, please click How to move data to your new Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier - Apple Support
How to transfer data from my old iMac to a new iMac
