I've just bought a new mac and I want to transfer the content from my old Macbook to my new. If I have iCloud enabled on both devices, is this simple, or is there a limit to what I can transfer? For example, can I upload word files to iCloud?

iCloud is not the way to do this. You should use Migration Assistant - with this you can transfer your complete User folder from the old Mac including preferences and logins. You will need to connect the two with FireWire or USB depending on the models.
Ideally you should do this before you set up the new Mac - if you create a user account with the same name than the Migration will have to give the migrated user folder a different name. When you first switch on the new Mac it should ask you if you want to transfer your data, and give you instructions.

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I have bought a new pc, and i want to move adobe lightroom frome my old computer to my new comuter.

I have bought a new computer and I want to move adobe lightroom frome my old computer to my new computer, how do I do this?

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:14:18 -0700
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Subject: I have bought a new pc, and i want to move adobe lightroom frome my old computer to my new comuter.
    Re: I have bought a new pc, and i want to move adobe lightroom frome my old computer to my new comuter.
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This is a fairly in-depth tutorial on moving from one computer to another.(I recommend Option 1)
http://www.lightroomqueen.com/2009/02/28/how-do-i-move-lightroom-to-a- new-computer/
Also, there's no need to find the original disk for installation. Just download the latest update of your purchased version from here: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/ and user your original serial number.
Regards,
Tom Hogarty
Adobe Systems
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I accidentally dropped by old ipod in the garage and drove over it. So I bought an ipod nano 7th gen. to replace it. Can I transfer the itunes from my old ipod to my new one? I only have about 30.

I accidentally dropped by old ipod in the garage and drove over it. So I bought an ipod nano 7th gen. to replace it. Can I transfer the itunes from my old ipod to my new one? I only have about 30.

AAll of your iTunes purchases can be re-downloaded again. Log into iTunes Store, select the Purchases tab for Apps, Music, etc.
if you've been syncing your old iPod with iTunes, you can restore everything to your new iPod from the old backup.

I have an existing mini mac and 4 tb external drive. My iTunes library exists on the external drive under /itunes... I have purchased a new mini mac and I want to leave the library where it is but move to new mini mac.. what do i need to do ?

I have an existing mini mac and 4 tb external drive.
My iTunes library exists on the external drive under /itunes...
I have purchased a new mini mac and I want to leave the library where it is on the external drive but move to new mini mac and have it show as it did on the old mini mac..
what do i need to do ?
I have found multitude of articles about moving itunes to external drive or other similar things but I don't want to move itunes from the external drive, just change mini mac machines and have everything in itunes the same..
Thanks

I had already tried that one and got this...
below is screen shot of what is on the new mac mini
and what is on the external drive now connected to the new mac mini..
There are no media files on the mac mini just the library files and on external just media files..
Do I need to copy anything over from the old mac mini ? xml files ? .. the itunes folder on old mini is about 840mb in size which looks to have artwork ect ? .. I am fairly computer literate, but this one has me stumped.. ?
thanks for help

I have a new PC and I tunes had to be added from my old PC to my new one, now some of my music is only playing half way through on both my PC and IPOD Classic

I have a new PC and I had to transfer my I tunes from my old PC to my new PC and now some of the songs only play half way through on both my PC and Ipod Classic
How can this be fixed, I noticed also that on I tunes on my PC before purchasing a song I listen to it and now it is only playing like 4 seconds of the song and I have opened up the URL and it still won't work correctly. PLEASE HELP

Are these songs that you purchased from the iTunes Store or imported from outside of iTunes? If there are iTunes purchases, delete them from your main iTunes library and redownload them again at no cost via iCloud.
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
B-rock

I got a new computer and im trying to move my music from my old one to my new one HELP PLEASE

Okay I tried to use my usb and it was good and I put the music on there and
then I plugged it in my new computer and I dragged it from the usb to iTunes
and then it was playing and fine THEN I un plug the usb and I click on a song
and it says It cant find the file....

Reconnect the USB drive and organize the library from within iTunes. To prevent this happening again, either drag the library to the internal drive or set iTunes to automatically copy the files to the iTunes Media folder.
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I have 2 Apple IDs. I also have a new laptop. I have tons of music on my old laptop. I want to transfer the music from my old laptop to my new laptop, but I don't want the music actually on my new computer. Is there a way to have the music in iCloud?

I am wanting to have my music available to me, but not actually on the new laptop (like my iPhone is set up to do). I suppose I am wanting to know if I can transfer, or authorize my new laptop to have all of my music in iCloud, but not actually in iTunes on the laptop? I want it available to me, but I have over 7000 songs and I don't want to use all the room on my new laptop. Can someone please help?

iTunes match - http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/ - see FAQ at end too
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2011/11/itunes-match-your-questions-answered/
http://ipod.about.com/od/UsingiOS5/a/Itunes-Match-Frequently-Asked-Questions.htm
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1277415 - deleting items from your computer but saving them in iCloud. Yes, but risky.

Can I transfer Microsoft Office from my old Macbook to my new Macbook Air?

I've recently bought a new Macbook Air.
I use to have a Macbook (white version early 2009) When I first got my mac, I bought the whole microsoft series.
Now I want to see if I can transfer word (I'm not too bothered about the rest) over to my new macbook air.
When I purchase Microsoft office 2008 it was 3 discs and I used one 'go' and sold the other 2. My boyfriend does have the discs, but this is useless for my Air.
Only other thing is I've transferred everything over to my air (I did it manuallay with a usb as I wanted a sort out of photos, music etc, so didn't do migration assistant or whatever it's called.)
If I use migration assistant will it take off all the stuff I've already sorted on my Air? Because I haven't backed it up. I have icloud for my pages documents and itunes match but thats as far as I go.
My operating system is Mac OS X 10.7
I'm not THAT great with macs, only the basics.
Any help would be appreciated:)

If your own MacBook's optical drive works you can use its drive to install software. Start up the MacBook and turn on CD/DVD Sharing (open System Preferences and select the Sharing tab). Put the disk in the MacBook then start up the MacBook Air open a window and down near the bottom under Devices you should see Remote Disc. Open it.
If this doesn't work you can use Migration Assistant to copy all your applications - you can't pick which ones. You'll have to reactivate Office. You don't have to select any of your data for migration.

Can I transfer the data from my old appleID to my new appleID? Including the money in the old appleID.

I just created the new appleID ([email protected]) and i want to transfer my data (contact, app, money) from my old appleID ([email protected]).
Is it possible? and How to do it?

AAll of your iTunes purchases can be re-downloaded again. Log into iTunes Store, select the Purchases tab for Apps, Music, etc.
if you've been syncing your old iPod with iTunes, you can restore everything to your new iPod from the old backup.

I have iPad 1 AND 2 AND i want to send all contents from iPad 1 to iPad 2 How ?, I have iPad 1 AND 2 AND i want to send all contents from iPad 1 to iPad 2 How ?

How can i transfer all THE contents contacts, mails and photos from iPad 1 to iPad 2 AND jeep everything thatbiscalready in iPad 2?

Transfer data from old iPad to new
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/16/transfer-old-ipad-to-new-ipad/

How do I transfer my iTunes from my old MacBook to my new MacBook Pro?

I've tried migration assistant, both over wifi and with the FireWire, and for some reason it's not working. The new computer will recognize the old one, but the old one won't recognize the new one. Is there any other way?

Try to copy your itunes folder from older MBP to the new one

If I make a new iTunes account, can I transfer the money from my old account into a new one?

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No. Gift card money can't be transferred to another iTunes Store account or used to buy gifts.
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I just got a new MacBook Pro (Os X Lion) and wanna transfer my iTunes from my Old MacBook (I think it is Mac Os X Tiger)

When I turned on my lap top for first time, it asked me if I wanted to transfer files with the help assistant and said No, I havent been able to find it again. I transferred from my PC to Mac like 4 years ago using an external hard drive but thought it was another way to do it. I have no space to do it using my Iphone btw, since I dont have double space free in the phone.

You can transfer your files from an older Mac using Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder. See:
How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
OS X Lion- How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
Migration Assistant tips and tricks
Or you can copy files to an external drive and transfer them that way.
Oh, and see:
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
The Knowledgebase article Intel-based Mac: Some migrated applications may need to be updated refers to methods of dealing with migrating from PowerPC chips to Intel with the Migration Assistant safely. The authors of this tip have not had a chance to verify this works in all instances, or that it avoids the 10.6.1 and earlier Guest Account bug that caused account information to get deleted upon use of the Migration/Setup Assistant. However, a well backed up source that includes at least two backups of all the data that are not connected to your machine will help you avoid potential issues, should they arise. In event it does not work, follow the steps below.
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
Screensavers written for the PowerPC System Preference add-ons
All Unsanity Haxies Browser and other plug-ins
Contextual Menu Items
Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5 Kernel extensions
Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
The same problem will exist for any hardware drivers such as mouse software unless the drivers have been compiled as universal binaries. For third-party mice the current choices are USB Overdrive or SteerMouse. Contact the developer or manufacturer of your third-party mouse software to find out when a universal binary version will be available.
Also be careful with some backup utilities and third-party disk repair utilities. Disk Warrior, TechTool Pro , SuperDuper , and Drive Genius work properly on Intel-Macs with Leopard. The same caution may apply to the many "maintenance" utilities that have not yet been converted to universal binaries. Leopard Cache Cleaner, Onyx, TinkerTool System, and Cocktail are now compatible with Leopard.
Before migrating or installing software on your Intel-Mac check MacFixit's Rosetta Compatibility Index.
Additional links that will be helpful to new Intel-Mac users:
Intel In Macs
Apple Guide to Universal Applications
MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
Transferring data with Setup Assistant - Migration Assistant FAQ
OS X Lion: How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
Because Migration Assistant isn't the ideal way to migrate from PowerPC to Intel Macs, using Target Disk Mode, copying the critical contents to CD and DVD, an external hard drive, or networking will work better when moving from PowerPC to Intel Macs. The initial section below discusses Target Disk Mode. It is then followed by a section which discusses networking with Macs that lack Firewire.
If both computers support the use of Firewire then you can use the following instructions:
1. Repair the hard drive and permissions using Disk Utility.
2. Backup your data. This is vitally important in case you make a mistake or there's some other problem.
3. Connect a Firewire cable between your old Mac and your new Intel Mac.
4. Startup your old Mac in Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.
5. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and registration screens, but do NOT migrate data over. Get to your desktop on the new Mac without migrating any new data over.
If you are not able to use a Firewire connection (for example you have a Late 2008 MacBook that only supports USB:)
1. Set up a local home network: Creating a small Ethernet Network.
2. If you have a MacBook Air or Late 2008 MacBook see the following:
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- What to do if migration is unsuccessful;
MacBook Air- Migration Tips and Tricks;
MacBook Air- Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and wireless 802.11n networks.
Copy the following items from your old Mac to the new Mac:
In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist /Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft.
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
If you need to transfer data for other applications please ask the vendor or ask in the Discussions where specific applications store their data.
5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.Revised 5/21/2011

HT4889 Is there a way to abort a transfer of data from an old MacBook Pro to a new one when you're using Wi-Fi?

Is there a way to abort a transfer of data from an old MacBook to a new MacBook Pro when you're using Wi-Fi?

If you are sure you want to to do it: command + option + esc, then and Force Quit.
ethernet is much faster than wifi.

Is it possible for me to transfer the purchases from my old itunes account to my new one? I would like to keep all of my music, movies, tv shows etc.

I just created a new Apple ID that is different from my old one. Is it possible for me to transfer the purchases from my old account to my new one? I would like to keep all of my music, movies, tv shows etc.

It doesn't matter what your AppleID is - you can just change the email address associated with it at http://appleid.apple.com/ as mentioned numerous times above.
Okay, my former Apple ID = my former email address and the latter is dead because I moved out of the geographic area.
If you just updated the email address associated with your AppleID you wouldn't have to sign in twice.
I guess Apple Inc is wrong because that is EXACTLY what they stated when I called yesterday afternoon. SIGN IN TWICE when I activate Apple TV and want to watch/listen to my legitimate purchases when my iMac is OFF.
Your only problem is the fact you didn't safely store the password to your account and subsequently forgot it.
Wrong ... my only PROBLEM, SIR, is that my bride, my wife of over 51 years died in my arms at 4:16 AM on December 27, 2012. As a direct result, I decided to get the **** out of the city where my Nancy and I lived for **** near 20 years.
On the outside chance it is of interest to you, she is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 66, based on my faithful military service during 1961 -> 1981 ... including Vietnam during 1967.
http://lovesongforever.com
Part of this PROBLEM, SIR, is that Apple Inc refuses to merge my old purchases with my new one.
SHAME ON YOU!!!

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