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

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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

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 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.

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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 can I transfer files from an old PC hard drive to my Mac?

I have an old PC from which I removed the hard drive. It is an old WD 40 circa 2001. I would like to transfer all my old documents and pictures to my IMAC. I obtained a USB Universal drive adapter from OWC, but I can't get my IMAC to recognize the drive. Can anyone help me.

angelpup wrote:
It just doesn't recognize the drive. Will the first solution you provided work? The drive has been physically removed from the PC.
It should work with your Mac. If you have access to a PC, plug it in and see if it can be read, and if so just copy the files to a flash drive to transfer to your Mac (Better than spending your day trying to get your Mac to read it for a 1 time transfer of files)
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How can I transfer files from my 2007 iMac to my new MacBook Pro?

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

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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.
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