How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac - 0 views
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Migrating from OS X Tiger v10.4 or earlier to OS X Mountain Lion v10.8 or later using Migration Assistant is not supported;
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Do not let either computer go to sleep while you are attempting to migrate. To disable sleep: Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu. Choose Energy Saver from the View menu. Adjust the "Computer sleep:" slider to Never.
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If you purchased content from the iTunes Store--and won't continue to use your Apple ID with iTunes on the old computer--you should deauthorize your old computer.
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There are several ways to transfer information from one computer to another with Migration Assistant: FireWire or ThunderBolt (if your Mac has these ports) Wireless (Wi-Fi) or Ethernet (if your Mac has an Ethernet port or adapter) Time Machine backup or other disk
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On the source Mac, open System Preferences, click Sharing, and make sure there is a name in the Computer Name field.
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Restart the source (original) Mac while pressing and holding the "T" key. Open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/) on the target Mac, then click Continue.