How can transfer data from my old computer to my iMac

Depends. what two computer modelss do you have? Do they both have Firewire ports and/or Thunderbolt ports? Do you have a home network with a router that has Ethernet ports available for each computer? Do you have an external hard drive available that could be used to transfer data?

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I have a new computer and i want to transfer music from my old computer to my new. how do i do this?

How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
The "iPod" part can really be any drive or DVD-R or whatever your can fit the library onto.
Patrick

I used migration assistant to transfer data from my old computer to the new

The problem is it transferred data from an old back drive so the data is not current.
Can I run migration assistant again to transfer data? Will it overwrite the data mistakenly transferred?

If you migrate a user account that already exists by name, it'll force you/ask you for a name of this user... how many Username are on this Mac now?

How to transfer data from my old mac to a new one?, how to transfer data from my old mac to a new one?

I have a new macbook pro, but didn't transfer data of my old mac to this one. I cannot find a transfer assistent or other tool to get this done. What is the best way to do this?

You may find this link very useful:
http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html
Ciao.

How can transfer data from a dialog to another panel?

Will anyone help me?Thanks.
In our project,When the user need to fill some data into the textfield in a panel,he can simplify this action by click a button,when the button is clicked,then a dialog which contains a table of all the imformation of all customers will show,then the user can select one customer's information from the table,after click a button such as "OK",the selected information will show in corresponding textfiled in another panel.Because the dialog and the panel are two
different object,so how can I transfer the data selected from the dialog to the panel and show the updated information timely??

try this program. it exchanges some data between s adialog and a frame.
akz
* @version 1.20 01 Sep 1998
* @author Cay Horstmann
import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;
public class DataExchangeTest extends JFrame
implements ActionListener
{ public DataExchangeTest()
{ setTitle("DataExchangeTest");
setSize(300, 300);
JMenuBar mbar = new JMenuBar();
setJMenuBar(mbar);
JMenu fileMenu = new JMenu("File");
mbar.add(fileMenu);
connectItem = new JMenuItem("Connect");
connectItem.addActionListener(this);
fileMenu.add(connectItem);
exitItem = new JMenuItem("Exit");
exitItem.addActionListener(this);
fileMenu.add(exitItem);
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent evt)
{ Object source = evt.getSource();
if (source == connectItem)
{ ConnectInfo transfer= new ConnectInfo("yourname", "pw");
if (dialog == null)
dialog = new ConnectDialog(this);
if (dialog.showDialog(transfer))
{ String uname = transfer.username;
String pwd = transfer.password;
Container contentPane = getContentPane();
contentPane.add(new JLabel("username=" + uname + ", password=" + pwd),"South");
validate();
else if(source == exitItem)
System.exit(0);
public static void main(String[] args)
{ JFrame f = new DataExchangeTest();
f.show();
private ConnectDialog dialog = null;
private JMenuItem connectItem;
private JMenuItem exitItem;
class ConnectInfo
{ public String username;
public String password;
public ConnectInfo(String u, String p)
{ username = u; password = p; }
class ConnectDialog extends JDialog implements ActionListener
{ public ConnectDialog(JFrame parent)
{ super(parent, "Connect", true);
Container contentPane = getContentPane();
JPanel p1 = new JPanel();
p1.setLayout(new GridLayout(2, 2));
p1.add(new JLabel("User name:"));
p1.add(username = new JTextField(""));
p1.add(new JLabel("Password:"));
p1.add(password = new JPasswordField(""));
contentPane.add("Center", p1);
Panel p2 = new Panel();
okButton = addButton(p2, "Ok");
cancelButton = addButton(p2, "Cancel");
contentPane.add("South", p2);
setSize(240, 120);
//custom method to create and buttons to a container
JButton addButton(Container c, String name)
{ JButton button = new JButton(name);
button.addActionListener(this);
c.add(button);
return button;
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent evt)
{ Object source = evt.getSource();
if(source == okButton)
{ ok = true;
setVisible(false);
else if (source == cancelButton)
setVisible(false);
public boolean showDialog(ConnectInfo transfer)
{ username.setText(transfer.username);
password.setText(transfer.password);
ok = false;
show();
if (ok)
{ transfer.username = username.getText();
transfer.password = password.getText();
return ok;
private JTextField username;
private JTextField password;
private boolean ok;
private JButton okButton;
private JButton cancelButton;

How to transfer music from an old computer to a new one without losing CD's that were loaded?

When I previously loaded my CD collection to my 1st laptop, I loaded it directly to iTunes. Now I have upgraded my laptop, and would like to transfer all of that music to my iTunes account on the new one. However, when I load iTunes, I only have the option to transfer the purchases made from iTunes (music only, it is not transfering the apps I purchased)
Is there a way to transfer all of my music (uploaded from my CD's) to the new computer, without having to go back and physically put each CD in the new computer & upload the songs again? Also, how do I get my purchased apps & free apps to transfer as well?
I appreciate any help.

If you still have the old laptop use iTunes on it to go to the File menu item Library > Back Up to Disc...
You can use this to create a backup copy of your entire iTunes library and load it into the iTunes on your new computer.

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HT2305 I just purchased a PC with Windows 8, I could not transfer data from the old computer, what steps do I take to be able to sync my IPhone to my new computer.

I plugged my Iphone in but the phone is apparently not identified. Where do I get and how do I install Apple Software to accomplish keeping my phone up to date and synced?

Yes, windows to Mac too.
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music [library] to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Open iTunes and immediately hold down the Option (alt) key (shift on Windows), then guide it to the new location of the library.
Windows users see tip at: https://discussions.apple.com/message/18879381

Trapped at transferring data from my old macbook pro to iMac

I got a new iMac yesterday and was trying to transfer data from my old macbook pro to iMac through time machine...
However, I encountered HUGE problems....
Background info: I set up a new account before I transffered my data.
Here is what I did:
I used migration assistance to transfer data. I chose to transfer everything listed on migration assistance from time machine to my new iMac.
After this process was completed, I switched to the transferred account from my newly-set account. Then I realized all the old stuf, (including the software problems + old apps such as microsoft 2008, had been transferred to my new iMac. what I really wanted were all the documents, pictures and music! Therefore I decided to delete this account....
Question 1:
1) I deleted the transferred account, then there was a windown came up asking me if i wanted to keep the home folder, I chose no. then mac started cleaning up and BACKING UP. Since I already had a copy of everything, I stopped the backup process....then this transferred account was deleted. However, everything was still on my mac that I don't have access to (at least I don't know how...) when I checked my mac stroage!
Could anyone tell me how to delete all the files I transferred from time machine to my new iMac?
Question 2:
2) how can i only transfer documents+pictures+music from my old macbook pro to new iMac through time machine without creating a new account? I want all the files to be directly transferred to my newly-set account...
LSS:
Question 1
I tried to transfer everthing from my old macbook pro to new iMac but i realized there were something I didn't want that had been transferred as well. Therefore I deleted this transferred account. However, all the files are still in my mac even if I have deleted that account. Could anyone tell me how I can access to those content and delete them?
Question 2
I just want the documents, music and pictures (from iPhone library) to be directly transferred to the newly-set account on my iMac through time machine (instead to transferred the whole old account to my imac) How can I do it??
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE OF GOING THROUGH THIS MESSAGE. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD GIVE ME A HAND.
btw, you can totally see that i'm not a computer person at all....:( thanks for your help!!

I suggest starting over. Boot into Recovery mode, wipe the HD, reinstall the OS, and, on first boot, use the steps in Pondini's Setup New Mac guide to do the migration.'

Can anyone enlighten me as to how I can transfer data from an extracted hard drive off of a Macbook Pro onto a new Retina model? No SATA port!!!

Hello,
I'm trying to transfer data from my old hard drive (taken out of Macbook Pro 2009) onto a new Macbook Pro Retina. My ignorance is vast and I purchased an eSATA device to do so, not thinking that there is no SATA port on this new computer. Is there a special cable or anything anyone can recommend? I'd be very grateful for some help here.

I would just get a cheap USB enclosure from OWC, put your old drive in it, and use it it transfer the data to your new rMBP. Cheap and simple. The one I spec'ed is for a USB 3.0 enclosure as you have USB 3.0 ports on your computer - much faster than USB 2.0.
Clinton

I just received a new ipad and presently have an ipad 1. I was wondering how i can transfer everything from my old one to my new one and keep the same accounts and passwords or is it even possible or do you have to repurchase all of your apps

I have an ipad 1 and just receive the new one. I was wondering how i can transfer the apps and things that i have on my old one to my new one and keep the same account names and passwords. Or do I have to purchase averything over again.

How to Transfer Everything from an Old iPad to New iPad
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/16/transfer-old-ipad-to-new-ipad/
 Cheers, Tom

How do I transfer data from my old phone to my new phone? Old phone works but the screen is broken

How do I transfer data from my old phone to my new phone? Old phone still turns on, but screen is broken

Backup Assistant will download your last saved to network contact/phone numbers. Look on phone menus my Casio has it listed under contacts but mfg's differ on where to actuate. Call *611 and get V rep.

How do i transfer data from my old macbook to a new macbook pro?

how do i transfer data from my old macbook to a new macbook pro?
i have an ether net cable will this help?

I've used Migration Assistant in the past and it's working like a champ. You either want to connect your MBPs using a Firewire cable or have them connected to the same router with Ethernet cabling. Don't attempt a wifi transfer - it could take a whole day.
Both links provided are good - they both point to various ways to transfer data. I just prefer MA.
Clinton

How do I transfer data from an old MacBook to a new MacBook air?

How do I transfer data from an old MacBook to a new MacBook air?

Everything you need to know, right here. Make sure you read through it BEFORE you turn on the new Mac for the first time. This is because the preferred means is using Setup Assistant, which is only available form the first boot.
http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html

HT3396 How do I transfer Keynote from my old computer to my Macbook Air?

How do I transfer Keynote from my old computer to my Macbook Air?

Keynote has been supplied either as a DVD disc or as a purchased download file from the Apple Store or App Store
Use whichever of these Keynote installation methods you have available.
If you have a DVD disc, borrow an external portable USB connection DVD drive, neighbours, friends or local computer shops will all help.
I already have a copy of keynote on my old computer?
If you have a copy of the Keynote installer file ( a file that will install properly the application on your Mac) then copy that onto a USB memory stick and run the installer.
If it is a Keynote application thats on your old machine, you must not transfer that over as it wont install Keynote properly.

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