Hello, I have a new iMac doing migration file transfer. I did not see the select the information you want to transfer on new computer. Old computer status is on transferring your information, new computer status show the home desktop but able to see the transfer manager. I'm not sure if files are being transferred. Should I stop the transfer process on the old compute? Please help
iMac, OS X 10.11
Do NoT connect the two computers together. The most reliable, efficient and quickest method of migrating is to connect the old Macs Time Machine drive to the new mac. If you have not set up the new Mac year connect before starting up, when you start up it will launch Setup Assitant which will eventually ask if you are migrating, select Yes and follow the prompts.
if you already started the new Mac then launch Migration Assistant on the new Mac and follow then on screen directions. This works 100% of the time!!!!
Hi kobina128,
If you're doing Migration Assistant, you need to connect the two Macs directly with an ethernet cable. Wi-Fi fails often for this process.
If your restoring from Time Machine, make sure your drive is securely connected.
Are you saying you are already on the desktop on the new Mac? Could you upload a photo of the Macs?
Cheers,
Jack
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