Cable to migrate from Macbook (late 2007) to Mac Mini 2012?

What cable should I use to migrate files from Macbook (late 2007) to Mac Mini 2012. The ethernet migration took 30 hours. The Macbook messaged success but the Mini did not show that any files were transfered.

Where did you look for the migrated files? Look in the /Users/ folder and see if there isn't a new user account. If so, then log into that account where you should find what you migrated.
The only way to do a migration any faster and more reliably is if both computers have Firewire ports. If they do then you can use Target Disk Mode to migrate.

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    I currently use both a MacMini at home and a MacBook Pro while I'm on the road.
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    I use Time Machine with difference external drives to backup each computer.
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    Any help is greatly appreciated.
    The Mac Mini is running OSX 10.7.5 and the Mac Book is runing OSX 10.8.3
    Thanks in advance
    S4Ducati

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      1. Carbon Copy Cloner
      2. Data Backup
      3. Deja Vu
      4. SuperDuper!
      5. Synk Pro
      6. Tri-Backup
      7. Sync Folders Pro 2.9.3
      8. Folder Sync v1.4.4
      9. SyncTwoFolders 1.8.4
    Others may be found at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
    Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on backup and restore.  Also read How to Back Up and Restore Your Files.

  • Migrate from old G4 to new mac mini

    how can i migrate from an old mac without airport to a new mini?  i have them connected by a firewire cable.

    See the following: Transferring files between two computers using FireWire
    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 MacsApple Guide to Universal ApplicationsMacInTouch List of Compatible Universal BinariesMacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible ApplicationsMacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible SoftwareTransferring data with Setup Assistant - Migration Assistant FAQ
    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 Target Disk Mode.
    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)- Migration Tips and Tricks:
    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 4/17/2011

  • Help Migrating from OS 8.6 to Mac Mini

    I wish to migrate to latest Mac Mini from my old, basic 9600 with OS 8.6 in the easiest and quickest way possible which is suitable for a novice on anything except my current system. Current system includes Viewsonic P815 monitor and HP LaserJet 5MP (Geoport connected). System is connected to Linksys router. I understand the monitor is migrateable but printer is not. The problem is software and docs, as follows.
    (1) Have 1000s of docs made under Word 5.1a and need to have them open without change under a new Microsoft Word which I'm told won't happen.
    (2) I need to have folders and contents of those in the current Outlook Express 5.0.6 in whatever is the new Mac's emailer.
    (3) I need to have the Favorites file of the current Internet Explorer 5.1.5 in whatever is the new Mac's browser.
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    (5) I heavily use Deneba's Coach Pro, an integrated, super thesaurus, and way ahead of those in word processors. Any recommendations?
    (6) I occasionally use Canvas 3.5.5 drawing program. Is there a quicky drawing program that can open these files, live?
    (7) I plan to get a new laser printer but I also have an older HP PSC 500 printer/scanner that used to be on a Windows machine, now dead. Can both be on the Mac mini?
    Thanks.

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  • How can i connect macbook 5.1 to mac mini (2012)?

    I would like to be able to use the macbook as an external drive to burn cds from itunes.  I set up remote disc, and the mac mini will find and ask permission to use my drive, but the macbook drive never responds.

    Not recommending this since I have never tried it, but you may find some info on this page for hooking up a laptop (including a Macbook) to a PC. Never seen it with another Mac:
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    Hi,
    I still got my second MacBook 2.2 Ghz and still have the same problem like before. Always when I connect my 19" TFT Display with the mini DVI to DVI Adapter something disturbs my WLAN Connection, so that i can't load any Webpage in Safari anymore.
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    Hello,
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    Thank you very much. Is Hardware problem, I'm wondering if it needs to be reported to apple.
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    I am planning to upgrade the HDD to a bigger SATA-2 model.
    I would like to ask does *MacBook (late 2007)* with *Mac OS X 10.5.2* natively support NCQ / AHCI ?
    Do I have to enter the BIOS to *enable the AHCI* function of the HDD?

    deltatux wrote:
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    Wrong, EFI is NOT BIOS. They are two separate things. They do the same job, but EFI does it more efficiently due to the fact that it is a lot newer. You do not require BIOS to run EFI, or the other way around.
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  • HT4889 Migrate from MacBook Pro to external hard drive

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