Squeegeefrog

Q: Migration Asst. did not appear to transfer all of files

Just bought a brand new iMac 27" 3.2 ghz late 2015. Tried to use migration assistant to transfer all my old files. 

I do not see any contacts, no iTunes music and no desktop files that were on my desktop of the other machine.

No files are in my menu bar at the bottom of the desktop.

 

Thank you!

Posted on Sep 19, 2016 9:24 AM

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  • by leroydouglas,

    leroydouglas leroydouglas Sep 19, 2016 9:36 AM in response to Squeegeefrog
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    Sep 19, 2016 9:36 AM in response to Squeegeefrog

    The SetUp Assistant on the initial boot up of the new machine typically does a better job.  Migration Assistant is your second attempt after the fact.

     

    You could try again or use Time Machine to manually Restore these files/folders/apps.

     

    There is a way through terminal to re-instigate the Setup assistant if other attempts above fail you.