Registration of new iMac

During set up I got the message that it was unable to process registration now (the router had got confused and turned itself off I discovered subsequently) and directed me to the registration file in my home folder. However, I'd already transferred all my information from a Time Machine backup and now neither I nor Spotlight can find a Registration File in my Home Folder. Can I register my new iMac? Where do I go on the Apple site?

you don't have to register at all. It's an optional step that can be skipped. you don't have to do anything.
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Just wondering I got a new imac yesterday, love it so far but just got my internet sorted and when i did the inital registration I couldnt complete it, how can I get back to complete it?
I cant find the options on the mac at all?
HELP!
Many thanks,
Andy

When I came out of the registration, it said if you want to go back and finish there is an option in the mac somewhere you can go to....not a website you can visit
I cant find where it is on the mac though...

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i'm in SA and it say Apple Support not available at the moment or something like that.
Just got the new iMac.
Still using MacBook Pro.
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edit in QT 7 Pro on both as well.
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I just bought a new iMac and downloaded QuickTime 7.6.6 (the about window also says it's QuickTime 7.7.1, whatever that means).
Anyway, I want to unlock the Pro features. I have them on my old iMac. But the Pro version is on that iMac, I believe, because I had installed Final Cut Studio 2 on it years ago. I think (but am not sure) that doing that automatically unlocked the Pro features on QuickTime.
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Thanks

Hi QuicktTimeKirk--
Yes, but since I do own Final Cut Studio 2, shouldn't I be able to keep QuickTime Player Pro? I mean, why should I have to buy a registration if I already own it through having purchased Final Cut Studio 2?
I got out my Final Cut Studio 2 disks and tried to start the installation process (because I thought that would activate QuickTime Player Pro on my new iMac, but got this error message window:
I just can't see paying $29 to get QuickTime Player Pro when I already own it.

Trying to install pse 11 on my new iMac downloaded okay and made it thru the installation registration process then it crashes

Trying to install pse 11 on my new iMac downloaded okay and made it thru the installation registration process then it crashes

Alanh11455686 from the portion of the error you have posted it appears that there maybe some problems updating, removing, or modifying the currently installed color profiles on your computer. I would recommend reviewing the installation logs more closely to confirm that is the case. You can find details on how to locate and interpret the installation log files at Troubleshoot install using logs | Elements. You are welcome to post any specific errors you discover to this discussion.
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have 2 imac computers and here are my questions: first, how to I transfer the information from my contact directory from my old imac into my new imac? Once the information is transfered how can I print it? Second: I have a large music collection in my old Imac computer how do I transfer this information to my new computer? Also how can I share this information with other computers at home?

I think you may find helpful information here:
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
The Knowledgebase article Intel-based Mac: Some migrated applications may need to be updated refers to methods of dealing with migrating from PowerPC chips to Intel with the Migration Assistant safely. The authors of this tip have not had a chance to verify this works in all instances, or that it avoids the 10.6.1 and earlier Guest Account bug that caused account information to get deleted upon use of the Migration/Setup Assistant. However, a well backed up source that includes at least two backups of all the data that are not connected to your machine will help you avoid potential issues, should they arise. In event it does not work, follow the steps below.
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
Screensavers written for the PowerPC System Preference add-ons
All Unsanity Haxies Browser and other plug-ins
Contextual Menu Items
Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5 Kernel extensions
Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
The same problem will exist for any hardware drivers such as mouse software unless the drivers have been compiled as universal binaries. For third-party mice the current choices are USB Overdrive or SteerMouse. Contact the developer or manufacturer of your third-party mouse software to find out when a universal binary version will be available.
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MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
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1. Repair the hard drive and permissions using Disk Utility.
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4. Startup your old Mac in Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.
5. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and registration screens, but do NOT migrate data over. Get to your desktop on the new Mac without migrating any new data over.
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1. Set up a local home network: Creating a small Ethernet Network.
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MacBook Air- Migration Tips and Tricks;
MacBook Air- Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and wireless 802.11n networks.
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In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
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/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist /Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft.
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
If you need to transfer data for other applications please ask the vendor or ask in the Discussions where specific applications store their data.
5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.Revised 5/21/2011

I've Just migrated my mac to a new iMac and CS5 is dead

I've Just migrated my mac to a new iMac and CS5 is dead, I can't uninstall it or do anything with it. When I try to load an application it just crashes (I'm guessing because it needs registering on my new machine) and I can't uninstall it.
I've been using CS5 for the past three years, and contemplating getting Creative Cloud. The problem is, it looks like I didn't every properly register CS5 with my Adobe ID, the software package was a download from a thrid party seller, and the email account the sent all the registration info to is no longer in use. . .
When I try to use Application Manager to uninstall it just tells me I need application manager and gives me a link to Adobe's website to download it. I download it, install it, try again, same result, tells me I need to download it. . .
Frustrating.
Any help greatly appreciated, I'm currently completely stuck!

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I just bought a new iMac.The wired keyboard seems to work, the mouse is plugged into the keyboard and that works, and I can, somewhat make changes to the volume and other small changes. The ESC key works (I can turn off VoiceOver)but... I can not even get the computer up and going. I can not put in my name or other registration information.
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Anyone have any suggestions?

I'm so sorry. I know this a bummer. But better to take it back. When you take it in, if they boot it and get it to work, make sure and shut down the iMac, wait about ten seconds and press the power button. Make sure it boots to the Desktop and that your keyboard functions as it should. Just make absolutely sure it works before you bring it back home. In fact, since you could not get through the registration process, perhaps they will go through that with you since had problems with it. Something isn't communicating between the iMac and the keyboard. Could be the USB ports, software/hardware ... hopefully they'll repair it to your satisfaction or replace it.
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I just bought a new iMac and only have the aperture cd, how do i install aperture 3 back to my new iMac

i just bought my new imac but i only have the aperture 3 cd and do not have a drive how do i install aperture 3 or where do i download from and then just insert the cd key.

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Download it here Aperture 3.1 Trial
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I am wondering if I can upload Creative Suite 2 to my new IMac??

I am trying to figure out if I can upload my Creative Suite 2 (Cs2) to my new IMac. OSX 10.8.2
I cannot afford the newest version of Photoshop! Will this be compatible and safe to upload?
Any help is greatly appreciated

You can do as I did.
Look to Amazon.com for newer, but less expensive versions of the Adobe Creative Suite or the individual Adobe apps.
I purchased Adobe CS3 Design Standard upgrade from an Amazon seller for a reasonable price. I can't remember what the actual price was, but was reasonably cheap.
Adobe CS3and up will run under OS X 10.8.
CS3 was the cheapest to upgrade to for me.You may want to pay a little extra for, say Adobe CS4 if you need to be a little more current.
Just make sure that the seller has unregistered the version of Adobe CS that the seller is selling and that the seller provides all of registration numbers as you will need these to re-register the CS version you purchase under your name. You may need the old registration info of the previous user, as well.
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Migration from G4 Powerbook(partitioned) to new IMAC

I am tried to use Migration today, from G4 Titanium DVI Powerbook(partitioned) #1 MacTiger 10.4.11- 14GB, #2 OSX 9.9GB, #3 OS9 4GB to my new IMAC that I have had for a couple of weeks. When I had to enter the name info, it kept on telling me that I had to change the names as they were already existing. Began migration and it ran for 3 hours or more then stopped with 2 hours 58 minutes remaining on the clock. I let it go for over another hour. Nothing happening. Tried to cancel but 3 new icons were on my IMAC desktop. Rainbow wheel goes round and round etc. on IMAC. I then held down the power button on the G4 to power off. The 3 new icons on my IMAC desktop, I dragged them to the trash. I'm all in a sweat just writing this down. Who would like to hold my hand as I walk through the valley of the shadow........
Thanks for your reading, responding, succeeding. You guys always come through. Are PC people this fortunate?

I'm not sure what you are asking. Yes you can change the name of a user account, but it's a bit complicated. It would be easier to simply transfer the files as I've outlined rather than trying to use Migration Assistant which will attempt to transfer everything in the user account, which is ill-advised. There are PPC components in your old system that you do not want moved to the new computer. PPC components can gum up the works on an Intel system.
Migration Assistant is an excellent tool but it's not the right tool when you are migrating from a PPC Mac to an Intel one. See the following:
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
Screensavers written for the PowerPC
System Preference add-ons
All Unsanity Haxies
Browser and other plug-ins
Contextual Menu Items
Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5
Kernel extensions
Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
The same problem will exist for any hardware drivers such as mouse software unless the drivers have been compiled as universal binaries. For third-party mice the current choices are USB Overdrive or SteerMouse. Contact the developer or manufacturer of your third-party mouse software to find out when a universal binary version will be available.
Also be careful with some backup utilities and third-party disk repair utilities. Disk Warrior 4.1, TechTool Pro 4.6.1, SuperDuper 2.5, and Drive Genius 2.0.2 work properly on Intel-Macs with Leopard. The same caution may apply to the many "maintenance" utilities that have not yet been converted to universal binaries. Leopard Cache Cleaner, Onyx, TinkerTool System, and Cocktail are now compatible with Leopard.
Before migrating or installing software on your Intel-Mac check MacFixit's Rosetta Compatibility Index.
Additional links that will be helpful to new Intel-Mac users:
Intel In Macs
Apple Guide to Universal Applications
MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
Transferring data with Setup Assistant - Migration Assistant FAQ
Because Migration Assistant isn't the ideal way to migrate from PowerPC to Intel Macs, using Target Disk Mode or copying the critical contents to CD and DVD or an external hard drive will work better when moving from PowerPC to Intel Macs.
Basically the instructions you should follow are:
1. Backup your data first. This is vitally important in case you make a mistake or there's some other problem.
2. Connect a Firewire cable between your old Mac and your new Intel Mac.
3. Startup your old Mac in Target Disk Mode.
4. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and registration screens, but do NOT migrate data over. Get to your desktop on the new Mac without migrating any new data over.
4. Copy the following items from your old Mac to the new Mac:
In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist
/Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data
Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
If you need to transfer data for other applications please ask the vendor or ask in the Discussions where specific applications store their data.
5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.
Revised 3/12/2008

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Because I needed to work with Soundbooth straight away, I chose the option to use a 30 day trial version, that has now expired. Whenever I try to start up Soundbooth, I am reminded of this, and my registration number is still no good.
I need to work with Soundbooth real soon, I own this product, but I seem to have lost the possibility to get access. Please help me out here!
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I've transferred my verisonof Aperture to my new iMac. The software prmotps me for my serial number, but when I enter it, it tells me the 'serial number is not valid'.
Does this mean I have to buy the software again?

Have a look at this support article:
Troubleshooting Professional Application Serial Numbers: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2005
If you cannot get Aperture to accept your registration code that way, try Frank Caggiano's trick:
Why does Aperture "lose" registration info?
https://discussions.apple.com/message/17016704#17016704
And if all fails, convince Apple to senda new Registration code:
Pro Application Replacement Serial Numbers: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1861
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Hi,
I just recently got my new iMac and used restore/migration from a time-machinde backup of my previous Mac.
Now Logic asks me for my serial number and won't accept the one that is in my registration/serial/licensing information (and that worked before on my old Mac)
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interesting
I have only seen migration assistant fail with Pro Apps
simple apps that don't install are fine but complex apps install stuff in libraries where migration assistant doesn't always look
it might work ok in the short term but doesn't always in the long term
but hey if you wanna risk it go for it

Help! App reg/licenses missing after migrating to new iMac.

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I just noticed in the System Profiler that OS X is 10.5.4, not 10.5.6. Why didn't it transfer/update the OS as well? Isn't it suppose to transfer everything? Why would I want to downgrade my OS X with a new iMac?
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I ended up using OS X disc to 'Restore System From Backup' from Time Machine backup. That returned the system back to almost an exact state as before, but a few apps were still asking for SN, and Mail wouldn't open because it had to reload messages. Strangely though, Aperture won't accept the SN now, whereas it did after the first migration transfer.
Migrating to a new Mac is not as simple and painless as made out to be. At least not clearly enough. It was an all-dayer/nighter full of stress and frustration. Not something I expect from Mac, but a PC.
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