How to Transfer PC files to new IMac
I just purchased a new iMac yesterday. I have my PC files backed up on an external HD. My external HD won't work/not recognized when I test it by plugging it into my Mac Book Pro. However because I have my computers set up on a network I saved my files on DVD and the music files which are too large I copied onto my PC desktop to access via the network. Isn't there an easier way to transfer files? This is very time consuming since all of my back up files on my external HD are in Zip format. I also want to make sure all of my iphone files are on there but am not sure what to look for. Yes, I purchased one on one but am not about to carry a 27" desktop down to the store (I bought it online). Help please!
Congratulations on your new iMac. What format is your external HD formatted in, that is probably the only issue the iMac has reading it. You may be able to fix it if it's formatted in NFTS, if so you can download and install NFTS-3G and then your iMac can see the drive. From there it's a simple matter of dragging and dropping files.
If you are still stuck you have 90 days of free AppleCare phone support, the number is in your manual and you should call for some advice on how to move your stuff. In addition if you haven't already here are some very valuable links for people switching from PC's to Mac and also on learning Mac basics.
Switch 101
Mac 101
Anatomy of a Mac
Regards,
Roger
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