I have just received a 27-inch iMac 3.4GHz and was attempting to use migration assistant v2.1.2.0 to transfer files from a Windows 8.1 PC. The screen for download of migration assistant has no link to initiate the download. Apple Support just gives me the message "We'll be back soon". How do I download migration assistant?
iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)
What version of OS X/mac OS are you running ( menu : About this Mac), and while in that panel, what is reported on the entry for iMac (27-inch, _____)?
If this is a used iMac that you just purchased, or was gifted, you will have to first perform a clean install to associate the machine with your Apple ID, and perform updates — before you attempt to migrate from a Windows 8.1 PC.
There is no standalone download of migration assistant. It is installed by the Mac operating system, and located in Applications : Utilities. You can access it via the Dock : Launchpad : Other click sequence, or by clicking on the Desktop, and pressing shift+command+u.
No link for download of migration assistant
