Transfering Data to a New MacBook Pro

Getting a new MacBook Pro and want to transfer files from my older Quicksilver Desktop & Powerbook. I was told that I will need a special cable to do this with. Is that true? If so, do I need buy it from an Apple store or would Best Buy sell it?
Thanks
don

You will need a Firewire 800 cable which can be procured at Apple, Best buy or online at OWC or Newegg. Also read the attached link for procedures in transferring you data:
http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html
Ciao.

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There might be a problem with the directory on the old Mac. Try verifying the old Mac's internal HD, per #6 in Using Disk Utility.
Another option would be to transfer from Time Machine or "bootable clone" backups of the old Mac on an external HD.
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Thanks

Read this and choose what you think serves your interests best:
http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html
It is best to reinstall non Apple applications later. You should be able to install a new OS at anytime you choose without any affect in your data. With that said, always have a backup.
Ciao.

Trapped at transferring data from my old macbook pro to iMac

I got a new iMac yesterday and was trying to transfer data from my old macbook pro to iMac through time machine...
However, I encountered HUGE problems....
Background info: I set up a new account before I transffered my data.
Here is what I did:
I used migration assistance to transfer data. I chose to transfer everything listed on migration assistance from time machine to my new iMac.
After this process was completed, I switched to the transferred account from my newly-set account. Then I realized all the old stuf, (including the software problems + old apps such as microsoft 2008, had been transferred to my new iMac. what I really wanted were all the documents, pictures and music! Therefore I decided to delete this account....
Question 1:
1) I deleted the transferred account, then there was a windown came up asking me if i wanted to keep the home folder, I chose no. then mac started cleaning up and BACKING UP. Since I already had a copy of everything, I stopped the backup process....then this transferred account was deleted. However, everything was still on my mac that I don't have access to (at least I don't know how...) when I checked my mac stroage!
Could anyone tell me how to delete all the files I transferred from time machine to my new iMac?
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LSS:
Question 1
I tried to transfer everthing from my old macbook pro to new iMac but i realized there were something I didn't want that had been transferred as well. Therefore I deleted this transferred account. However, all the files are still in my mac even if I have deleted that account. Could anyone tell me how I can access to those content and delete them?
Question 2
I just want the documents, music and pictures (from iPhone library) to be directly transferred to the newly-set account on my iMac through time machine (instead to transferred the whole old account to my imac) How can I do it??
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE OF GOING THROUGH THIS MESSAGE. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD GIVE ME A HAND.
btw, you can totally see that i'm not a computer person at all....:( thanks for your help!!

I suggest starting over. Boot into Recovery mode, wipe the HD, reinstall the OS, and, on first boot, use the steps in Pondini's Setup New Mac guide to do the migration.'

Why is there no data on my new MacBook Pro after using Migration Assistant?

Last night I launched Migration Assistent between my MacBook to my MacBook Pro. It said it would take 12 hours so I left it over night. When it finished this morning it said that some files were not able to be transferred. But there is absolutely nothing on my new MacBook Pro. Why is that?
My TimeMachine backup disk has a cable that won't work with the new MacBook Pro so what other choice do I have to transfer data?

epicsnow wrote:
Last night I launched Migration Assistent between my MacBook to my MacBook Pro. It said it would take 12 hours so I left it over night. When it finished this morning it said that some files were not able to be transferred. But there is absolutely nothing on my new MacBook Pro. Why is that?
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How do I transfer my data to my new macbook pro using an external hard drive?

I've already set up my new MacBook Pro is my issue. It asked me if I'd like to "Migrate" my stuff or use an external hard drive etc but at the time I didn't transfer my data from my old MacBook yet. I was going to manually do it later as I had to wait for my External hard drive to back my old Mac up. Now it's that time and I have no idea how to do it. I believe I've researched best of my ability.
I feel like I'm asking a pretty dumb question. If I were to just drag all my programs out like my Adobe Suite on to my new macbook pro would that work? I feel like that's just too easy and incorrect. Please and thank you.

The Adobe suite can be downloaded free, you dont have to copy it at all, under standard CS6 Adobe rules, if you own the suite, you get 2 computers "activated at any one time" Make sure, if youre not using the older computer, you deactivate the software under the HELP menu in Adobe.
format the new drive in disk utility ......APPLICATIONS.....UTILITIES.....DISK UTILITIES.......select the external drive and format (if its new and empty!!!) under the ERASE button with Mac OSX extended journaled
copy all your important stuff from older computer , pics, files, documents, personal anything.
most of you apps, i ASSUME you bought in the (other than Adobe software, or Office suite, etc etc,..... obviously) in the MAC APP store, so you can reload them on the new computer without copying them , makes things very easy......just open APP STORE, and download what you already bought.
really the only important things , is copy all important work files, documents, pictures, personal ABC...XYZ...... obviously.
the migration is about emails, contacts, etc etc etc, also data, just because you passed it by at the time doesnt mean you still cant do it, go to the SEARCH at menu at top and type in MIGRATION ASSISTANT to do it again , since you passed it by at first .
the only thing you NEED / SHOULD copy is all your personal stuff........Applications need to be reinstall from either ONLINE download,.......or from the MAC APP STORE,........ you cant just copy the apps over (in most cases) and toss them onto the new computer
Nahh, there are no dumb questions, just dumb mistakes because you DIDNT ask any questions, and we all make those here and there.

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Hello:
I've used my Powerbook G4 (Tiger OS) for years and recently upgraded my iPhone 3G to the 4. Since my Powerbook couldn't support the OS I need to sync my iPhone 4, I purchased a new Macbook Pro and transferred all of my files over from my Powerbook. The transfer completed successfully, and I do have my applications showing up on my MBP- however, my iTunes on the MBP is still showing up completely blank. I've tried "dragging" the iTunes folder over from my still connected Powerbook HD (in target mode), but it's not working. Now, I was able to switch to my Powerbook user account from my MBP (the screen turns around like a "box") and found everything on there- my iTunes, Apps, even my dock is setup the same. From here I could sync my iPhone 4 with my iTunes (everything except my apps synced though....but I'll save that for another forum). My question is how to I combine these users so I don't have to switch back and forth to view and access my iTunes?? Any help is greatly appreciated--thank you!!
-Stephanie

400 to 800. Look at the iBook port and look at the MBP port. You could also copy the iPhoto Library onto a USB depending upon the size or burn a DVD depending upon the size. Mentioned because afterward you may not have any need for that $30 cable but a USB flash drive is very useable afterward.

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All the rest of the stuff is where it should be. As best I can tell. I have been going through my programs one at a time to see what works. With the change in the OS (Launchpad? What the heck?) I am finding a significant number of my old programs are not working. Some I have found upgrades. But without a working mail program, the machine is pretty useless for work.
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Are you using the same cable and input connector with both systems?
Are you using the same (or corresponding) settings on both systems?

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Good morning all,
I am purchasing a new macbook pro and wanted to know if it possible to transfer my iwork09 software to my new macbook pro? I am currently using a macbook and OSX 10.6.2

I am wanting to sell my current macbook after I buy a new macbook pro and keep hold of the single licence of iwork I have purchased last year as a download from apple.com.
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My wife has a 12" Power PC G4.
Running OS 10.5.8.
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How do we transfer all her "everything" from the G4 to the new computer?
Thx,
Steve

Avoid the "Transfer from another Mac" when you set the machine up.
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