How do I transfer files from my old iMac to my new Pro laptop?

How do I transfer files from my old iMac to my new Pro laptop?

If you can get both computers on the Internet at the same time without re-cabling, you have the connection infrastructure needed to enable file sharing and share those files.
That said, many users find it easier to use FireWire Target Disk mode to treat the old computer as a big Hard drive, and just drag and drop the files, or use Migration Assistant or Setup Assistent.
There is a really good guide here:
http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html

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  • I've just updated my imac 21.5. how do i transfer files from my old imac to my new imac?

    Help!
    I've had an iMac 21.5 for approximately 3.5 years.
    I have Aperture 3 (with loads photos) and iTunes etc on my current iMac.
    I have just bought a new 21.5 iMac with all the latest upgrades etc.
    As of yet I have not even taken the new iMac out of the box.
    How do I:
    1. prepare the old iMac to get ready to transfer files
    2. actually transfer the files!
    Also!
    Once everything is transferred how do I make my iMac "safe" to sell? I don't want old personal data left on there for someone to have a good old snoop!
    My original iMac was not supplied with any operating discs etc. It was all set up and ready to go.
    Thanks.

    Regarding the old iMac.  Just delete your USER NAME from the Control Panel.  Go into System Preferences - then User/Groups and delete your account from there.
    Just a bit of advice though before you do all this, go and buy yourself a remote Hard Drive, they're really good value today and copy off all of your sacred files from your old computer onto the new drive.  You could also do the same via the Backup.app    
    It's well worth doing....    You can easily delay the switch over for a few days and you'll then have a backup disc that you'll start to use again and again.

  • How do i transfer files from my old pc to my new i mac

    How do i transfer files from my old pc to my new i mac

    See Here...
    Setting-up a new Mac from an old one, its backups, or a PC
    Using Migration Assistant on Lion

  • 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

  • How can I transfer files from my 2007 iMac to my new MacBook Pro?

    How can I transfer files from my 2007 iMac to my new MacBook Pro?  It cannot be does over wi-fi as my old computer is too old.  Please advise!

    Use a Thunderbolt to Ethernet or FireWire adapter.
    (95019)

  • How do i transfer data from my old imac to my new imac?

    I WANT TO BUY A NEW IMAC. HOW DO I TRANSFER MY DATA FROM MY OLD IMAC TO MY NEW ONE??

    First please do not type in all caps, it is considered shouting and we can hear you just fine.
    To migrage your data please carefully read Pondini's guide, it will supply everything  you need. Just click Lion or Mountain Lion Setup Assistant tips

  • 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 can I transfer files from an old Mac onto my new one?

    As outlined on this thread, I am trying to get data from my 1995 Performa 630 to my recently delivered MacBook Pro.  All suggestions gratefully received.
    Also, are ClarisWorks files instantly readable by modern office software, or do I need to save in RTF or some other format, first, on the older machine?

    Hi...
    Your new MacBookPro has Mac OS X Lion v10.7.x installed on an Intel processor and cannot open or read ClarisWorks files as such.
    However, you may be able to reformat to RTF >  AppleWorks: Document Recovery Techniques
    The issue is going to be migrating files since you can't use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
    edited by:  cs

  • How do i transfer data from my old imac to my new macbook pro?, how do i transfer data from my old imac to my new macbook pro?

    HOW DO I TRANSFER DATA FROM MY IMAC TO MY NEW MACBOOK PRO? I tried it with an ethernet cable and it seems to go OK till it gets to applications. From there the time it takes to complete seems to increase rather than decrease!

    That's the easiest way, this side of using Time Machine. The time it takes to transfer files between our computers ka vary but while doing it on my MBP I had to leave it plugged in for near 24 hours and it was supposed to take 3.

  • How do I transfer files from my current imac to the new one. My old imac is running 10.5.8

    Hello
    I got a new iMac 10.8.2 and also have a iMac 10.5.8 how can I conenct those 2 ?
    All I want is to use some of my files on my new one.I don't want to transfer ALL my files,just some,like pictures. But only the once I need. Not all of them.
    I have a FireWire cable,don't work, I have ethernet cable,don't work.
    So I must do something wrong If someone could maybe explaint it to me step by step that would be great,since I am not a big Mac (computer) freak.
    So basically I would like to use my old iMac as a external drive where I could get my files from and transfer them to my Mountain Lion, iMac.
    Also If someone knows,why Mountain Lion always loses internet conections,would be also a very big help! Thank you!
    But please, in simple step by step explaining. My english is not the best,my German is much better
    Thank you so much already for the help, I really appreciated!

    Oh, on the losing Internet, try this...
    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
    10.7 & 10.8…
    System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
    10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...
    System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
    Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
    For 10.5/10.6, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...
    208.67.222.222
    208.67.220.220
    Click OK.
    PS. Your English is quite good & completely understandable.

  • How do I transfer files from my old computer to my new one?

    I just purchased a new Mac Mini. I have an iBook that is about 5 years old. I want to transfer all of my files (including music and photos) to my new computer. How do I do that?

    Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    Do you know which version of Mac OS is installed on your iBook? You can find out by choosing "About This Mac" from the Apple menu. Using a FireWire cable with the Migration Assistant (as Dal suggested) will be the best method. But, you'll have to be using Mac OS X 10.1 or newer to transfer all your files automatically.
    -Doug

  • 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 do I transfer files from my old drive to my new one?

    I'm getting a new 500GB internal hard drive to replace the 55GB one in my 5 year old MacBook now running 10.4.11. I plan to update to 10.6, but how do I transfer all the other files and applications without reinstalling these applications?

    This link will help, https://discussions.apple.com/message/2708038#2708038

  • How do you transfer information from an old iMac to a new one?

    transfering info from old to new iMac?

    New iMacs have Firewire 800, check to see if your old Mac has Firewire 800 or Firewire 400. If it has FW 400 you need a cable like:
    http://www.amazon.com/Oyen-Digital-Firewire-1394B-Cable/dp/B0027DPM1U/ref=sr_1_1 ?ie=UTF8&qid=1343363461&sr=8-1&keywords=firewire+400+to+800+cable
    You can find these at your local computer store, Best Buy, Radio Shack or of course Amazon. Simply run SA and follow the on-screen directions and you will migrate very quickly. If your old machine has a Time Machine backup you can migrate from that and use a USB connection which is considerably slower than FW but it works. You can also do wireless however DO NOT, repeat DO NOT go that route as a migration could take a week (I'm not kidding) or more and they frequently fail. Of course if both machines are FW800 then the solution is simple a simple FW800 cable connection.

  • How do i transfer music from my old ipod to my new one?

    how do i transfer music from my old ipod to my new one?

    You can't without putting it on iTunes first, which is done by using the Transfer Purchases command in the File menu.
    (65157)

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