TA23880 I need to update Migration Assistant on my Tiger 10.4.11 Where is it?

I need Migration Assistant for 10.4.11. Where canI find it?

In your Utilities folder in your Applications Folder, but I don't recall whether it is available for Tiger.

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Can't update migration assistant to transfer data to new mac

Just bought a new MacBook Pro and want to use Migration Assistant to transfer data from my Macbook OS X 10.4.11 The new MacBook Pro says i need to update Migration Assistant on the source computer, but when i run software update on the source computer it says there is nothing that needs updating. Any ideas on how to get this done?

Right, there is no update for 10.4.11, only 110.5.8 & up.
If the old MacBook has Firewire you can put it in FireWire target disk mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
So you only need MA on the newer one.
If no FW on the old one you'll need to clobe the old one to an externak drive tahat can be moved to the new one.
Get carbon copy cloner to make an exact copy of your old HD to the New one...
http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html
Or SuperDuper...
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/

I am trying to transfer files from my PowerBook G4 (OSX 10.4.11) to my new iMac (Mountain Lion). Migration assistant tells me I need to upgrade migration assistant on the G4, but I can't find a download that will work for anything older than OSX 10.5.

Yes, my PowerBook G4 is still trucking along. It is running OSX 10.4.11, but I just bought a new iMac that is running Mountain Lion. I just tried to use Migration Assistant. It told me to update Migration Assistant on the G4, but I can't find an update for anything earlier than 10.5. Is there a way to get my files transfered, or am I going to need to update the OS on my computer I was getting ready to retire?
Thanks!

You never know, someone might remember. What happens in detail when you try to use it, and HOW are you trying to use it?

Can I transfer files from a Mini running 10.4.11 to a new Mini running Lion? States I need to upgrade Migration Assistant, but I see no viable path I can take. OPtions to get photos over to new Mini?

Can I transfer files from a Mini running 10.4.11 to a new Mini running Lion? States I need to upgrade Migration Assistant, but I see no viable path I can take. OPtions to get photos over to new Mini?

Thanks Mende1; I know that PPC apps won't function on Intel machines but I can migrate the Universal apps, right? There is such a large gap between Tiger and Mountain Lion - can I still migrate files directly from one to the other taking the Universal apps as well? Sorry, I'm not very computer savvy!
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HT4796 Migration assistant failed after 90% of the way; where are the files now and how do I get rid of them?

Migration assistant failed after 90% of the way; where are the files now and how do I get rid of them?

Hello. It looks like I recovered all my keywords attached to photos. What I did:
First I located all photos without keywords using a metadata search.
I found that it seemed to be certain groups of photos that had no keywords. I decided to at least get the main keyword on all of those in a particular group, like Canyonlands.
Once I added one of the keywords, the others all showed up magically! I then went to each group of photos and added the main keyword, and the others came along and attached to the photos.
Don't understand why this occurred or why it got fixed, since it was so random. But, I'm glad to have my keywords restored (I had divided flowers by color, etc. so it was a lot of work!)
Thanks for the discussion and help.

Update Migration Assistant and DVD/CD Sharing

Hi everyone,
I'm just updating the Migration Assistant by Auto-Update and the Installation takes pretty long. It's been installing for over an hour now, and it's stuck at configuring installation. Time Machine does not do any backups either right now.
Is the update supposed to take this long or is something wrong. Thanks for helping me.

No. Sound like the update has failed. You can force quit and try again. But before you reinstall, I suggest doing the following:
Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger and Leopard.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.0 for Tiger, and 4.1 for Leopard) and/or TechTool Pro (4.6.1 for Leopard) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.

New Mini, need help with migration assistant

Hi,
Just got new (used) Mini and want to run Migration Assistant to transfer files from my old Mini. I have read through as many documents I can find describing Migration Assistant and Firewire Target Disc mode, but I am confused about a basic concept I guess. Do I need both Mini's hooked up to their own displays and keyboards for this to work? I ask because I have only one display and one keyboard/mouse. If I need just one display and keyboard, which Mini gets hooked up to the display and keyboard, the old Mini (source 10.5.8) or the new Mini (target 10.7.4). Sorry if this is a basic or obvious concept.,,, however here I sit dumbfounded.
Thanks in advance for any help, direction, walk through...
Rick

TRy booting the old one in Target mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
This one will make the old one appear as a Firewire drive to the new one.
Sometimes you may need a Monitor or an adapter at least plugged into the old one.

Need advice- using migration assistant in first 10.5.2 setup or not?

So, I just bought the newest MacBook Pro and sold my Powerbook G4 12-inch, before selling it I, of course made a clon of it's HDD with an external FireWire Iomega HDD with Carbon Copy Cloner (Superduper! gave me an error when creating the backup but CCC never did). So my question for all of you expirienced migrators from PowerPcs to Intel (going from tiger to leopard too) is that should I use the migration assitant (choosing the option to migrate from another mac in intial setup) or just start from 0 (a big pain u know where) and drap and drop my iTunes folder, assuming it would be recongized well with iTunes in that machine, from my clone and not to drag and drop apps but reinstall them? I heared that dragging and dropping doesn't work good for apps cause both of the arquitectures doesn't install them the same way. I of course will also drag and drop my documents folder and my iPhoto library..
So, please, really, what is the best option?
Thanks in advance guys, peace!
-Fernando

FCA wrote:
yes it is the newest one, very excited! Now, remember I was in tiger so I wouldnt be able to make a TM back up also what do you mean migrate some parts? Is there an option to just migrate dcuments of something like that? Thanks for your response!
I am not sure about Migration Assistant. Only going by what I read somewhere, that you can select what you want to migrate, with some limitations.
Don't confuse Migration Assistant with Transfer Assistant, which does move everything.
I used Transfer Assistant when I got my new MBP. Put the old one in Target mode and waited.
It worked, but both were running Tiger.
Someone else might have direct experience with Migration Asst. and give you more details.
On my G5, I installed Leopard on an empty drive and used MA. It worked but some apps came with warnings and they didn't work.
I just opened MA and it says you can migrate
User Accounts
Applications
Network and Computer settings
Files
Volumes
So I guests that answers your question.

Migration Assistant Question re Tiger to Leopard

I am planning on updating a friend's Mac Mini from tiger (10.4.9) to Leopard, via the Retail Leopard DVD.
Trying to look for time shortcut here, she has no backup beyond a flash drive, I will bring over an ext FW HD for full user folder data backup at the start of the process.
And I plan to do the Archive and Install with Preserve Settings. (I am too leery of Updating Leopard ontop of Tiger.)
My questions,
(a) Will Leopard ask to run the Migration Assistant after "Archive and Install" -- or does it ask this only after a full Format (erase the HD) Install type?
(b) If I were to run Migration Assistant manually after the Leopard installation, can it pull data from a backup of Just the User folder (and of course sub folders) and the Applications folder -- assuming I was pressed for time and only backed up those to external HD, not taking the longer time to clone the whole disk clone of System, Library, Etc etc)?
Or does Migration Assistant require a fully operating Mac or Cloned HD.
(My guess, based on the reading of Apple's info pages, is that it will only work from a full OS X machine or full clone.
And that it would only pull over user data - as per: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1554 "can transfer data (including account settings and home folders)")
Any one have any experience with that sort of safe but faster installation?
(I only ask because she (friend) is very time sensitive and does not want to be twiddling thumbs during a full clone of the Tiger (Mac Mini) HD first.... sigh...)
Thx.
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BruceTech wrote:
(a) Will Leopard ask to run the Migration Assistant after "Archive and Install"
No. But if you select "Preserve Users and Network Settings", the user home folders will be left undisturbed, so Migration Assistant won't be needed for those things.
It's been a long time since I installed Leopard, but apparently "Archive and Install" will also preserve the Applications folder. It's mainly the System and Library folders that will be affected buy such an installation.

Can I use Migration Assistant to install Tiger on my old Mac?

I am about to buy a MacBook that will, of course, come with Tiger and I will use Migration Assistant to bring my files over from my Powermac G5 which has just Panther installed. Since I am keeping both machines, can I use Migration Assistant to migrate the Tiger OS over to my Powermac? And can I do the same with the newer versions of software that will come with the MacBook (iLife etc.)?
Dual 2GHz Powermac Mac OS X (10.3.9)

The Migration Assistant can only transfer data to a computer which already has the Migration Assistant installed, and it will not transfer the whole Mac OS X setup in any configuration. Furthermore, the version of Mac OS X which comes with a MacBook is not compatible with your Power Mac G5. If you want Tiger on your older computer, you need to purchase a new copy.
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HT3231 Need help using Migration Assistant

Does migrating files and applications from one computer to another delete the files on the first computer?

Thanks! Wish Apple wouldn't say "transfer" as it implies the files will be removed. "Moved" would be simpler....

Need help with Migration Assistant and Ethernet

Hello,
I recently purchased a MacBook, and I'm trying to Migrate my files from my old Mac Mini. The MB has no FireWire, and Wireless transfer speed is impossibly slow.
I'm hoping to be able to connect the computers via an Ethernet cable to do the transfer. Is this possible? I've never done it before, so how to I go about doing it? Just plug in the cable and it's all good?
Thanks for the answers!
-Kevin

Yes. It's essentially the same as wireless except you connect the two by Ethernet cable. If you already have a wired/wireless router it's easy to just set up file sharing, but you can do a direct connection as well. See the following:
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- Migration Tips and Tricks
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- What to do if migration is unsuccessful
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HT1689 with the new format I don't see where I download updates for the apps. My phone says I need 18 updates on my apps and I can't find where to do this in the new format. Help.

Thank you anyone for the help.

The new format of what?
If you're running iOS 6 and want to dowonload updates directly to your iPhone, you can open the App Store and click "Updates" in the lower right and install them from there.
If you're talking about iTunes 11 on your computer, then switch to the Apps button on the upper left and you can download them from there.

Migration Assistant update not following through

I am trying to migrate the contents of my 10.4.11 Tiger to a new MacBook. It says I need to update the Migration Assistant on my Tiger. I have downloaded and installed this, http://support.apple.com/kb/DL713. IT seems to work smoothly, but the Migration Assistant on my Tiger is still 1.06, and I cannot get my two computers to connect to each other through the Assistant. What am I doing wrong?

Correct, the method that requires using MA on both Computers will not work with Tiger/10.4.x
If both of these have Firewire it can be done running only MA on the new Mac & the older one in Target mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
Then in MA choode from another Disk or such wording.

HT4796 Help needed with Migration Assistant, can't find files?

I've just purchased my first Mac (macbook Pro 15in) so please be kind, I'm so clueless it's ridiculous! Using migration assistant I've transfered aprox 100GB of files from my PC which seemed to take about 2seconds, but have no idea where they are or how to access them. The files were mostly music but when I opened itunes there is nothing in my library. The rest of the stuff was pics, docs, email accounts but none of that seems to be there either.. From the few articles I've read I seem to have somehow created another user account which is labeled Guest User/Sharing only, but I can't seem to log in as that user to find the files.. What have I done?! HELP!!

Congratulations!
... Using migration assistant I've transfered aprox 100GB of files from my PC which seemed to take about 2seconds, but have no idea where they are or how to access them.
It sounds as though Migration Assistant did not do a thing. With Migration Assistant, 100 GB will take time, no matter how the two computers communicate it will be at least an hour. Probably more. I recommend you connect them both to a wired network and make sure the PC is really using it. Wireless will take a lot longer.
I suggest you read the following step by step. On your Windows PC, you will need to download Migration Assistant. That link and everything else you need to know is in this document: OS X Lion: About Windows Migration Assistant. Follow its instructions to the letter.
The "guest" user is a feature of OS X and will not contain your files. Don't concern yourself with it.

TA23880 I need to update Migration Assistant on my Tiger 10.4.11 Where is it?

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