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cocknose · 05-11-2006, 08:02

Has anyone here transfered there old mac profile to there new mac...
I was just wondering how you do it!... anyone???

pedge · 05-11-2006, 11:03

When you install OSX for the first time (or start up a new mac) there's a migration assistant which comes up on the first screen or so - it gives you the option of transfering files & applications etc from another mac (I think via firewire or ethernet).

It should be automatic I think.

pedge · 05-11-2006, 11:04

Yep, just checked my Utilities folder (inside Applications) and there's a program called Migration Assistant which should walk you through it.

cocknose · 05-11-2006, 11:07

cheers pedge, and this can transfere all apps as well as docs?

stickmus · 06-11-2006, 05:17

You can choose what it transfers, but I had problems doing it via ethernet, let me know if it works for you.

cocknose · 06-11-2006, 06:44

aye.... think i'm gonna firewire 800 it.

pedge · 06-11-2006, 07:32

Whatever you do, don't transfer the system software as this can cause problems as your new mac will probably have newer software.

cocknose · 06-11-2006, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedge

Whatever you do, don't transfer the system software as this can cause problems as your new mac will probably have newer software.

bastard.... thats really what i needed! i just couldn't be arsed to put all software on manually... digging out disks and shit!!

cheers anyway...

stickmus · 06-11-2006, 07:44

Applications is okay, just not system software

sub · 06-11-2006, 07:45

I'd try transferring all files and then upgrade the OS to the latest version (assuming you have the install discs).
If it doesn't work out you still have all the files in tact on the original system.

cocknose · 06-11-2006, 08:02

i'l give it a go...! see what happens.

cocknose · 07-11-2006, 07:59

hey... pedge, when you upgraded from powerpc to intel based did you migrate your mac?...

just wondering if you had trouble with non universal apps working after migration

pedge · 07-11-2006, 11:56

I migrated everything barr the system and it works fine.

Only thing is that Adobe CS2 is a bit slow from time to time but otherwise quite usable. When CS3 comes out I'll be the first to upgrade (and probably first to lose their artwork due to a bug!)...

cocknose · 07-11-2006, 13:10

cheers...!

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	When you install OSX for the first time (or start up a new mac) there's a migration assistant which comes up on the first screen or so - it gives you the option of transfering files & applications etc from another mac (I think via firewire or ethernet). It should be automatic I think. __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	Yep, just checked my Utilities folder (inside Applications) and there's a program called Migration Assistant which should walk you through it. __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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stickmus hmmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Yorkuk Posts: 2,130	You can choose what it transfers, but I had problems doing it via ethernet, let me know if it works for you. __________________ George Smith - a vain attempt to get higher on google for my name

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	Whatever you do, don't transfer the system software as this can cause problems as your new mac will probably have newer software. __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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stickmus hmmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Yorkuk Posts: 2,130	Applications is okay, just not system software __________________ George Smith - a vain attempt to get higher on google for my name

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sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 4,201	I'd try transferring all files and then upgrade the OS to the latest version (assuming you have the install discs). If it doesn't work out you still have all the files in tact on the original system. __________________ Follow DT updates on Twitter: http://twitter.com/designerstalk

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	I migrated everything barr the system and it works fine. Only thing is that Adobe CS2 is a bit slow from time to time but otherwise quite usable. When CS3 comes out I'll be the first to upgrade (and probably first to lose their artwork due to a bug!)...

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