What are "Settings" in Migration Assistant?

One of the choices that Migration Assistant offers to transfer is "Settings". What exactly are the "settings" that Migration Assistant will migrate?

The following was taken from an article on the web, located at the following link...
http://macs.about.com/od/leopard105/ss/migratevol_4.htm
Migration Assistant will offer to transfer computer settings from your previous version of OS X. The options are to transfer Network Settings, Time Zone, and Sharing Settings; these are the settings you were using for file sharing, web sharing, printer sharing, and remote access.

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What exactly does the migration assistant to?

I'm thinking of upgrading to a faster Mac, I'm tired of the slowness of a Core 2 Duo... when I get my new one, what is everything the migration assistant will do? Does it transfer all my apps and their product keys over? Or do I have to reinstall stuff? Do all my settings stay the same (dock, network, etc.)? What gets transferred, and what doesn't? And once the transfer is done, will my old Mac stay the same, or go back to default settings, or what?

Eric wrote:
Do all my settings stay the same (dock, network, etc.)? What gets transferred, and what doesn't?
Migration Assistant has several options that interact to produce different results depending on how you combine them. For instance, if you choose to transfer apps but not user accounts, then obviously user account settings don't get transferred. Conversely, if you opt to transfer users but not apps, user-specific application settings in the user domain will be transferred but won't do anything.
You also have options to transfer all or only some user accounts & to transfer all or only selected folders in their home folders. Transferring apps is an all or nothing process -- you cannot pick & choose which apps get transferred like you can with users. However, Migration Assistant will not overwrite newer versions of applications with older ones. Similarly, network & system settings will be transferred only if applicable to the new Mac.
Even if you opt to transfer everything possible, a few apps may require reinstallation or reregistration if they include certain types of anti-piracy technology.
IOW, there is no simple answer; however, Migration Assistant is usually able to sort out what you want quite well from the options you choose.
And once the transfer is done, will my old Mac stay the same, or go back to default settings, or what?
Your old Mac is unaffected.

Exactly what settings does migration assistant migrate?

I am using migration assistant to transfer information to a new mac. My question is this: At the "Select Items to Migrate" screen you have the options of selecting Users, Applications, Settings, etc... Under the Settings Section, you can select/deselect "Time Zone" "Machine" and "Network." Exactly what settings in the Mac OS is transfered when you select Machine and Network? I know Directory Binding settings and computer name is transfered when you check "Machine." What else does "Machine" transfer? What network related settings are imported when you select "Network?"

Hold everything. I found my answer here: https://discussions.apple.com/message/11721764?messageID=11721764#11721764?messa geID=11721764
I used Google to search my terms and this one came up. It seems the search function on here is not as good as Google......as usual.

Transfering Settings with Migration Assistant

Can anyone tell me what "settings" are transferred when using migration assistant to set up a MacBook Pro (by either migrating from another MacBook Pro or from a time machine backup)? It always asks if you want to transfer 1) applications, 2) documents, 3) settings
Here is the background:
1) Applications: I am setting up a new machine (OS 10.6.6) from an almost identical machine that I barely finished setting up (also OS 10.6.6). I had only a few programs installed but because of known transfer problems due to licensing issues (Office 2011, Adobe CS5) was advised by colleagues just to install my applications fresh on the new machine, which I did.
2) Documents: I would like to use migration assistant to copy all my documents, I don't see a problem with that and I was planning to do that next.
3) Settings: What I don't know is whether I should restore/migrate "settings". Are these things like my folder display preferences or power settings (which may have taken some time to get just the way I like and would like to replicate)? Are these settings that pertain to my applications, which may not link up with the newly installed (un-migrated) applications and then cause problems? Or are these things like internet settings, which I've already gotten in place and working for the new machine?
So the big question is: what "settings" are these and will they overwrite or interfere with anything that I already have set up on the new machine?

what "settings" are these and will they overwrite or interfere with anything that I already have set up on the new machine?
Using Migration Assistant, all of your settings will be transferred: system settings, application settings, even .ds_store files: your windows will all be in the same place as they are on your other machine; your custom icons will still be there, your file structures, your desktop picture, your passwords, pretty much everything.
If you use Migration Assistant on the initial setup, the account you transfer from your old machine will be the main admin account on the new machine. If you wait and use Migration Assistant after the initial setup, a new account will be created to contain the migrated data.

What is transferred with Migration Assistant?

I'm getting a new Mac, and am planning to use Migration Assistant to transfer my files. But I'm not to sure what transfers during this process. Since my current Mac has two users, can I choose to transfer from one of the users? Do all files transfer, or are there limitations? Does my Windows transfer?
Thank you in advance.
P/S: Sorry if I have any mistakes, English is not my first language.

It transfers one user account, it does not transfer Windows, the new Mac should not have any accounts on it when you start the migration.
Windows can be cloned using Winclone and restored later (read the Winclone instructions)
I would not use MA at all for this, I would use Winclone to clone Windows to the OSX partition and then delete the Windows partition, then I would use CCC to clone the OSX partition from the old Mac to the new Mac and restore Winclone.

Brand New iMac, Reset to Factory Settings, Fail Migration Assistant

OK well, this may be my faultbut anyway. I just purchased a new iMac 27-inch, then after unboxing it, I ranthe Migration Assistant from a Time Machine external hardrive, until whilemoving some furniture around, it came out, during the transfer process, about20 minutes it. I thought darn what do I do it was working away, and I though stupidlyof me that, I could just restart the machine and just go back to the beginningof the process. Well sadly not and now I have an account no password oranything so I cannot do anything. I went in to recovery mode by on boot usingCommand -R which presented me with some not very helpful options. Is there anyway in which I can just start fresh. Beginning of the Process, blank drives etc?

So what this would be the process
1. Boot using Command-R
2. Then in Disk Utility Erease the Hard-Drive
3. Then go to that clean fresh version of lion in the restore options
4. Then it should be fine?
or am I missing something, remmeber Mac Newbie,

Can I pick which folders are copied in migration assistant?

Hello
I just reinstalled Tiger and i am trying to migrate my old system on an external drive back onto the origional. The total of the data on the external is way bigger than the capacity of the internal. Heres what is on the external,
- System folders (Want to migrate)
- A folder with data that was already on the external before i made it a clone. (Don't want to migrate)
Is there a way to select which folders to put back on the new OS? Or is there any way to make migration assistent not be able to copy that folder back on?
Thanks

never mind i used Sectet Folder and it worked

What to do when Migration assistant stalls?

It had read 2 hours, 20 minutes left for over 3 hours. Thoughts ??

There are three ways to run Migration Assistant: (1) from another Mac over a network, (2) from another Mac over FireWire or Thunderbolt, and (3) from a backup of another Mac. If you're doing #1, try #2 or #3.
How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac

What are settings required in FICO for state bifurcation(AP&TG)

Dear Experts,
My client has manufacturing plants in Andhra and Telangana.From June 2nd onwards both are separate states.
So what are the steps required to change in FICO for state bifurcation (Telangana and Andhra).
I have identified below Points :-
1. New State creation(TG)
2. New tax codes as per tax rates (if required)
3. Business place creation.
4. New Business place assign to Plant
Please provide valuable inputs for any other changes required from FICO side apart from above steps.
Mainly for Sales tax and Excise.
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Hi,
SAP has released a note regarding new state.
Please check and implement the same.
SAP note : 2019949
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What are ways to migrate local wd proj to dc proj

dear all,
Below are my requirements:
1.whar are the different ways to migrate my local wd projects to dc projects?
2.i've set of projects developed as local wd projs, tht time no nwdi was setup. now basis set nwdi and i need to make first move then as dc projects (all are in dev box) how may ways are there?
3.next to create track to move to quality>prods. i know ths step is later but still needed assistance as doing first time.
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What are settings for iCloud mail smtp and imap OS 10.7.5?

message is could not connect to this icloud IMAP server. verify you entered the correct info in the account preferences. Says the same thing on SMTP server.

Hello,
Check if Mail is changing imap.mail.me.com to old mail.me.com & smtp.mail.me.com to old smtp.me.com.
iCloud Mail setup, do not choose .mac or MobileMe as type, but choose IMAP...
On second step where it asks "Description", it has to be a unique name, but you can still use your email address.
IMAP (Incoming Mail Server) information:
    •    Server name: imap.mail.me.com
    •    SSL Required: Yes
    •    Port: 993
    •    Username: [email protected] (use your @me.com address from your iCloud account)
    •    Password: Your iCloud password
SMTP (outgoing mail server) information:
    •    Server name: smtp.mail.me.com
    •    SSL Required: Yes
    •    Port: 587
    •    SMTP Authentication Required: Yes
    •    Username: [email protected] (use your @me.com address from your iCloud account)
    •    Password: Your iCloud password
Also, you must upgrade your password to meet the new criteria: 8 characters, including upper and lower case and numbers. If you have an older password that does not meet these criteria, when you try to setup mail on your mac, using all of the IMAP criteria listed above, it will still give a server error message. Go to   http://appleid.apple.com         then follow directions to change your password, then go back to setting up your mail using the IMAP instructions above.
Thanks to dpepper...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3867171?tstart=0

Use new name with Migration Assistant?

I am getting a new dual core iMac and will transfer all my applications, files, and settings using Migration Assistant. I would like to use the same account name and admistrative password on my old computer for my new computer. However, I've heard this could cause problems.
Question: Should I pick a new account name and administrative password for the new computer when using Migration Assistant?

When you migrate your old account you cannot have an account of the same name already on the new computer. When you first setup the new computer create your first account using a different name. Then migrate your old account over. Log into the old account and delete the temporary account.
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 or G4 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. These versions are not universal binaries and will not work on Intel-Macs. 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 only current choice is USB Overdrive. 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 (does not work), TechTool Pro (does not work), SuperDuper (newest release works), and Drive Genius (untested) may not work properly on Intel-Macs. The same caution may apply to the many "maintenance" utilities that have not yet been converted to universal binaries.
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
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.

Migration Assistant time out?

I have not been able to migrate from a Powerbook to my MBA. I have read the various threads here and used their suggestions to no avail. Here's what I've done to prepare: loaded the new Migration Assistant program that came on the CD onto the Powerbook, turned off the firewall on both machines, enabled file sharing, purchased the USB ethernet adapter, plugged both machines into a router.
Here's what happens:
I run Migration Assistant on both machines, using the proper "to" and "from" settings.
The Powerbook says it sees the MBA.
I enter the passcode on the Powerbook that the MBA produces.
The MBA Migration Assistant says it is "preparing information."
For some reason, the Powerbook Migration Assistant now says "searching for other computers." (There are no other machines on the network.)
This goes on for about 5 minutes, then the MBA says "network connection failed."
I know that the machines are connected and seeing each other (I can mount each other in the Finder), but for some reason Migration Assistant can't proceed, and I suspect a time out is really causing the "connection failed" notice.
I also tried this wirelessly, with the same results. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Well, it looks like I can answer my own question. There seems to be a particular problem in migrating from a MacBook G4 running Tiger to an MBA (on Leopard, of course). I went to the Genius Bar at the 5th Avenue store here in NYC. The Genius went though the regular migration procedure, and ended up with the same situation as reported above. He tried several different things, including trying to pass the migration through a portable hard drive. (MBA-ethernet cable-hard drive-ethernet cable-MacBook). He talked to other Geniuses. All to no avail. He put the problem into the official Genius database that goes to Apple engineers. He suggested that I upgrade the MacBook to Leopard and see if that made a difference. He acknowledged that Apple says it can migrate from Tiger, but he thought it might work. As it happened, I had an unopened copy of Leopard at home, because I hadn't had the time to upgrade. So I upgraded, then did the 10.5.2 combo update on both machines. I crossed my fingers, plugged in the ethernet cables, and presto, the migration started happening.
Some tips on migrating: before starting, use Energy Saver to set both machines to sleep never. Just for good measure, set the Display to sleep never, and I suggest even setting a Disable Screen Saver corner in Desktop & Screen Saver and move your cursor there after the migration starts. (Not doing this meant my first migration attempt was calculated to take 19 hours, and I would have to babysit the trackpad all that time to avoid either machine sleeping. After force quitting Migration Assistant and resetting those controls, it zipped through in less than 3 hours.)
I hope this can help the other people having the same problem. Bummer if you have to buy Leopard, though...

Migration Assistant not working between 2009 and 2013 iMacs

Hi,
I'm trying to use Migration assistant to move my stuff from iMac 2009 to my new iMac 2013, but Migration Assistant isn't working.
The two computers are linked. I can open the network (Finder -> Go -> Connect to Server) and browse the old iMac from the new and vice versa. When I start migration assistant the new iMac finds the old iMac straightaway but the old iMac only say, "Looking for other computers" and "make sure your other Mac is connected to this mac or to the same network".
Both computers are open to Migration Assistant.
The share settings are exactly the same on both computers.
They are connected via an Ethernet connection (Wireless didn't work, either).
What can I do?
Thanks,
Both computers are updated with the latest versions of Maverick.

Apple has never built a 2013 Mac mini. The latest version is the Late 2012 Mac mini. I mention that because references to a non-existent model can cause confusion and misunderstanding.
However the TB firewire adaptor is the fastest and easiest way to transfer your accounts and data from one Mac to another. Alternatives include attaching the Time Machine drive from your old computer to the new and use Migration Assistant to restore from the old computer -- it will not overwrite the newer OS if you use Migration Assistant. If you do not have a Time Machine backup, you can clone your old system to an external HD using Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper then attach that to the new computer and again use Migration Assistant to effect the actual transfer to the new machine. However, unless you have an external HD of sufficient capacity the $30 TB Firewire adaptor is a lot less expensive.

Migration assistant unusual problem

Hey guys,
So I bought a refurb 2011 15' mbp recently and i was trying to transfer files from my 2008 aluminum macbook running lion (10.7.4). Because migration assistant told me it could not transfer files from my old computer (which was running newer software) to my new 15' pro I set up the new mbp, updated the software and then got my free download of mountain lion. After that was done I connected the two computers via ethernet and ran migration assistant. Everything went well, the files transferred (I moved every file including my user account) but at the very end it told me that there was a file that couldn't be transferred (it was something like Error: 2012 Firstname Lastname --> my user account 8-5-2012 - 00000011 was not compatible). On my old computer it did not display any error messages, according to it my files had transferred successfully. When I logged back into the admin account on my NEW computer, it looked like only the applications and some pictures made it through. No documents, media or settings. Migration assistant DID NOT create a separate account on my new computer but the odd thing is that when I looked up the disk space available on my NEW computer it showed that the HD had been filled with something but it was classifed as "other" (under about this mac --> available storage). What do you guys think went wrong and is there anything I can do to fix it without wiping the HD and starting over? Thanks!

RickAu wrote:
The iMac just stays saying "waiting for other Mac to restart". I have checked all connections re-set router and Time Capsule Made sure that all passwords are correct re-booted both computers.
This setup should just be using a Firewire cable connected between the two Macs, with the iMac running Migration Assistant & the other Mac in FireWire target disk mode. Networking connections & devices like Airport, Time Capsule, routers, etc. should have nothing to do with it.
For this setup, make sure you choose the Migration Assistant option to transfer data 'From a Time Machine backup or other disk' & not either of the options that mention a Mac on a network. Before you start Migration Assistant, put the other Mac in target mode & make sure it shows up in Finder.

What are "Settings" in Migration Assistant?

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