How do I move files from my old macbook to my macbook air?

How do I move files from my MacBook to my MacBook air?

You should also ask this in the MacBook Air forum.  You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_air

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    I've got a broken screen on my old macbook air and I can't see ANYTHING AT ALL on it.
    Is there a way so I can connect both computers and copy the files from the old broken one to the new one?
    I've tried to connect on my tv but I couldn't seen anything at all...

    Use Target Disk Mode:
    https://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661
    Ciao.

  • Just bought a new macbook w/ mtn lion. transferred data from my old macbook over n it created another user name. that's actually good--xcept for music, which i want on my new acct. How do i move files from my "old comp" acct to my new one?

    i just bought a new macbook w/ mtn lion. when i transferred data from my old macbook over, it created another user name (i called it "old computer"). That's actually good--I'm not going to be accessing old files frequently--except for music, which i want on my new user name. How do i move files from my "old comp" account to my new one? Is there a way to easily move large #'s of files, or just one by one? I've googled extensively but can only find instructions for OSX 10.6 and previous, which talks about the "Shared folder," which I can't seem to find.      

    jesster03 wrote:
    i just bought a new macbook w/ mtn lion. when i transferred data from my old macbook over, it created another user name (i called it "old computer"). That's actually good
    That's actually bad. Peruse Pondini's Setup New Mac guide and seriously consider starting over.

  • How do I transfer files from my old MacBook Pro to my New MacBook Pro?

    I am trying to transfer some files, not all, from my old MacBook Pro to my new MacBook Pro. I have tried to use Migration Assistant, but it doesn't let me choose what I want to transfer (only generic things like "users" and "files and folders"). I have tried to use Firewire. Now here is the funny thing. When I put my old mac in target mode it doesn't appear on my new mac anywhere. But, when I put my new mac in target mode, it pops right up on the dashboard and in finder. The problem is I have tried using my new mac as the target and just place the files into the icon, but the don't stay after I eject. I get a prompt that says downloading and when all files and apps are transferred I turn off my new mac then turn it back on and nothing. I've done search after search and repeated this process 3 times and nothing. Am I doing something wrong? Please help.

    Time Machine will not "overwrite". New back ups are added to what is there, without erasing.
    Connect the Time Machine back up, double click on the icon and navigate through its contents - the back ups are chronological, so you just select the date then go through the contents just like on any other drive. You can select any files you want and drag and drop on the new Mac's desktop (or anywhere else).

  • How do I transfer files from an old macbook to the new air?

    I just received a new macbook air...I am stumped on how to transfer files and more specifically on how to get the Microsoft office for mac onto the harddrive since there is no cd drive!

    First, the transfer of files from another computer is best done through Setup Assistant.
    User Pondini has some great comprehensive pages on the very subject right here;
    http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html
    On installing Microsoft Office for the Mac on your unit, the best way is to download the trial of MS Office from Microsoft's website, and then use your disk set's activation code to activate the trial to a registered full version. This way, no DVD reader is needed.
    Alternatively, you can use Remote Disk to share a DVD reader from another computer. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1777
    Or you can purchase an external Superdrive from Apple. Many other external USB DVD units will also work.

  • How long does it take to move files to a new MacBook Air?

    I am using Migration Assistant to move files from my older MacBook Air with 120 gb of data on it to my new one that has a 500 gb hard drive.
    The Assistant has been working for over 4 HOURS and still just says that it is "preparing" to move files.  Thus it seems that nothing has actually been transferred yet?
    How long should this process take?  Is something actually happening?
    Any help will be appreciated.

    Using Setup Assistant on a clean install to an external USB 3.0 drive, it took about 20 minutes to import about 150 GB worth of apps, documents, data & users.
    I've only used Migration Assistant once, about two years ago. It was messy, but still I don't recall it taking too long. It's too bad you didn't use Setup Assistant on the very first boot. It is vastly superior. I've used Setup Assistant maybe two dozen times on fresh installs for dev work, and it works quite fast and clean.

  • I use migrate assistant to move files from my old pc to the new Mac , but it creates the user account. How can i delete the unwanted user account.

    i use migrate assistant to move files from my old pc to the new Mac , but it creates the user account. How can i delete the unwanted user account.

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    That's the classic behaviour after using Migration Assistant and that's normal.
    To transfer the data from the new user account to your old user account, you can follow some steps. Here is all the information you need to do this > https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5472

  • How do I copy files from my old pc to my new imac?

    how do I copy files from my old pc to my new imac?

    There are many methods, however you are specific about the type of files you want to move. The first time your Mac turns on it begins with Setup Assistant and asks if you want to migrate from another Mac or PC, you must have missed that. I'd recommend looking over Pondini's Guide and following the directions for using Migration Assistant. You can find them by clicking How to Use Migration Assistant From PC to Mac 10.7 Lion.
    If you have specific files you are attempting to migrate then moving them to an external HD and then just dragging and dropping them from the EHD to the Mac would be very simple. Apple explains migration strategies in Switch 101

  • How do I copy files from my old mac to my new mac?

    How do I copy files from my old mac to my new mac?

    Use the Migration Assistant, or the Setup Assistant, or use a network, Target Disk mode, or an external drive to move them manually.
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  • How do I transfer files from my old PC to my new MAC?

    My new iMac arrived on Monday and I successfully downloaded the drivers for printers, etc.  Now I need to move files from my old PC to my iMac.  Is there a faster way of doing it other than copying files to a thumb drive and loading on my Mac?  What about files on my MacBook Pro that need to be moved?  How do I do that?  I'm not really techie so please be detailed about any cables, etc. that I might need to purchase.  Many thanks.

    The easiest way is to  put the fiels on an external HD and drag and drop them. Here are some links I'd STRONGLY recommend bookmarking and using immediately.
    Switch 101
    Mac 101
    Find Out How Video tutorials
    These links are designed for folks like yourself, recent MS Windows switchers. BTW you also have 90 days of free AppleCare telephone service, if you get stuck you can always call . You will find the number in your manual.

  • How do I move apps from an old mac to a new one

    I am purchasing a new Macbook Pro after having my old one for six years. I have numerous apps that I have purchased and downloaded over the years. I don't want to loose them and really don't want to have to purchase them again. Can I and how can I move apps from my old Mac to my new one?

    Be sure you back your current system up BEFORE you do anything. If you use Time Machine, migration assistant works well.
    Barry

  • How do I move files from one album to another?

    How can I move files from one album to another? And why does itunes split up imported folders?

    Press the Command key while dragging them.
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  • How do I move files from Event Library to Project Library?

    How do I move Files from Event Library to Project Library? I tried drop and drag, that didn't work. I am new to Apple. I have always had a windows box b4 this. If anyone can help, please do. Thanks
    Alain

    welcome argardner to the  boards..
    you're missing the concept of iM .. you don't move 'files' from Event to Project Library.. Events is the big box of all your imported clips; now, from that box of bricks, you drag the clips into all kind of projects.. you can 're-use' the same clip again'n again in many projects.. you can use all clips of all Events in one Project.. or all clips of one Event in two projects.. or..
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    http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/#imovie
    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovie08_GettingStarted.pdf
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  • How do I move files from my iMac to my Airport without getting 'AirPort can not be modified' message. File sharing is enabled and I'm not getting asked for a password. Thanks

    How do I move files from my iMac to my Airport without getting 'AirPort can not be modified' message. File sharing is enabled and I'm not getting asked for a password. Thanks

    What OS are you running.. this is usually only a problem in Mavericks.
    If so I recommend you mount the hard disk manually..
    Use Go, Connect to server.
    Type in the IP address if static.. eg
    AFP://10.0.1.1
    Or the name.. but you will have issues unless the name is short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric.. if you are using bad names.. fix it by a full factory reset in airport utility and give it all names that comply to the above.
    Type in
    AFP://TCname.local Where TCname is replaced with the actual name.
    You will be asked for the password the first time which is public unless you changed it.. please remember to save this in the keychain.
    Copy files then to a new directory you create on the TC.. do not place files inside the TM sparsebundle. Nor directly under the main directory.

  • How can I restore files from my old iMac to this new purchased MacBook Air? I am using time machine backup in my old imac.

    How can I restore files from my old iMac to this new purchased MacBook Air? I am using time machine backup in my old imac.

    Hi,
    Try Target Disk Mode
    OS X Yosemite: Transfer files between two computers using target disk mode
    There is also Migration Assistant.
    OS X Yosemite: Transfer your info from a computer or storage device

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