I am trying to move files from my windows 10 machine to an IMAC
running High Sierra. As soon as the program executes I get and
error message saying it is unable to process my files for transfer.
Need help trying to get rid of this windows 10 PC.
Homer
iMac, iOS 10.3
If you have issues moving your data
If the steps above don’t work as you expect, try these options.
Quit other Windows appsUse these steps to make sure that no other apps are open while you migrate:
Check your network connection
- Press Alt-Tab to choose an open application.
- Press Alt-F4 to quit the selected application.
Does your PC appear in the Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant window on your Mac? If not, make sure that the computers are connected to the same network. You can create an isolated network if you connect a single Ethernet cable between your Mac and PC.
If Migration Assistant still doesn’t show your PC, try to turn off any Firewall software on your PC. It might block network ports that Windows Migration Assistant needs to work. After migration completes, you can turn on your Firewall software.
Turn off antivirus softwareIf Migration Assistant doesn’t open on your PC, turn off any antivirus software on your PC. Then try to open Migration Assistant again. After migration completes, you can turn on your antivirus software.
If your PC isn’t compatible with Migration AssistantThere are other options you can use to transfer your data. For example, you can use an external drive or file sharing to manually copy important data to your Mac.
If you have issues moving your data
If the steps above don’t work as you expect, try these options.
Quit other Windows appsUse these steps to make sure that no other apps are open while you migrate:
Check your network connection
- Press Alt-Tab to choose an open application.
- Press Alt-F4 to quit the selected application.
Does your PC appear in the Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant window on your Mac? If not, make sure that the computers are connected to the same network. You can create an isolated network if you connect a single Ethernet cable between your Mac and PC.
If Migration Assistant still doesn’t show your PC, try to turn off any Firewall software on your PC. It might block network ports that Windows Migration Assistant needs to work. After migration completes, you can turn on your Firewall software.
Turn off antivirus softwareIf Migration Assistant doesn’t open on your PC, turn off any antivirus software on your PC. Then try to open Migration Assistant again. After migration completes, you can turn on your antivirus software.
If your PC isn’t compatible with Migration AssistantThere are other options you can use to transfer your data. For example, you can use an external drive or file sharing to manually copy important data to your Mac.
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