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What is the fastest and easiest way to move data, photos, apps, etc., from an existing mac book pro to an newly purchased mac book pro?

What is the fastest and easiest way to transfer data, photos, apps etc., from an existing mac book pro to a newly purchased mac book pro and then wipe the old equipment clean for the next user?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Aug 4, 2015 9:54 AM

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Aug 4, 2015 9:58 AM in response to hamileric

1. When setting up the new computer, choose to migrate your data from the old computer or a backup of it.

2. Clickhereand follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, when you reach step 5, insert its original disk, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.

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What is the fastest and easiest way to move data, photos, apps, etc., from an existing mac book pro to an newly purchased mac book pro?

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