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can I keep the files on the old Mac when I transfer/copy them to the new Mac?

can I keep the files on the old Mac when I transfer/copy them to the new Mac?

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016), iOS 11.1

Posted on Nov 17, 2017 10:28 AM

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Nov 17, 2017 10:32 AM in response to Gagnez1

They'll remain unless a problem occurs. For best results, migrate from a Time Machine backup or bootable clone instead of the old Mac.

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can I keep the files on the old Mac when I transfer/copy them to the new Mac?

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