HT4413 once windows migration is done to MAC, where did the files go and how do I transfer them or combine them (i.e. email, documents, etc.)
Hello,
I performed the Windows Migration from a Dell PC to my new MacBook Pro successfully. It created a new user on my new notebook. How do I transfer or combine my old files (that were migrated from my old PC) onto my notebook? I have loaded Office for MAC 2011 on the new notebook and had Office 2007 on the old PC, so I would like to transfer email (outlook) and documents (word & excel). As well as pictures, internet favorites and i-tunes.
Thank you.
Hi Niel,
Sorry, I am not a techie and I am not very familiar with MAC (this is my first one). Where exactly are the files I migrated my old PC? How can you drag them from one home folder to another? Not sure how to authenticate myself.
Sorry for all the questions, but I am completely lost.
Thank you.
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