HT4889 2 users on my new Mac after migration

after migrating my files from my old macbook to my new MacPro I have 2 users..I only want one. How do I get the files from the old user to the new user?

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Old computer: 15"Macbook Pro running Mountain lion.
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Okay - in case this helps anyone else. This totally worked. On initial set-up it migrated everything, however it does not ask you to create a new User Name, but it migrated all my stuff including the accounts.
I did not want my account name used, just the same mail, calendar, etc. So....
While there seems to be a lot of postings saying you cannot change the name of your User Account, I don't know why, because you can indeed.
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You must be logged in as an Admin on another Login (I already had 2)
Choice 1
You go to System Preferences>Users
Unlock the lock,
Highlight the User you want to change
In the area called "Full Name" just change the name!
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Choice 2
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I have just bought a brand new Mac Mini and have jut disposed of a MacBook I had since late 2007.
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HT4889 2 users on my new Mac after migration

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