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Will Apple do this transfer for me?

If I buy a new Mac will Apple do the data transfer for me?


Posted on May 22, 2022 10:06 AM

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Posted on May 22, 2022 10:54 AM

Thank you so much for your quick, thoughtful, detailed response. I did the transfer myself when I got this Mac and I remember it was easy. Now I am somewhat older and I was anxious that I might mess it all up. Your answer gave me courage and I will try it here at home. I think I will ask a friend, who is 40 years younger and is a Mac user, to be here when I do it!


Wishing you a wonder-filled day!


Rosemary

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May 22, 2022 10:54 AM in response to Ronasara

Thank you so much for your quick, thoughtful, detailed response. I did the transfer myself when I got this Mac and I remember it was easy. Now I am somewhat older and I was anxious that I might mess it all up. Your answer gave me courage and I will try it here at home. I think I will ask a friend, who is 40 years younger and is a Mac user, to be here when I do it!


Wishing you a wonder-filled day!


Rosemary

May 22, 2022 10:20 AM in response to ROSEMARYPOSEMARY

I believe that you can make an appointment to go into an Apple store to have them do it for you. However, it is very easy to do yourself. You can do it using Migration Assistant, a program provided by Apple for transferring your files from your old computer to your new computer. It is very easy to use. Be sure to read and follow its instructions. Basically, the process is as follows.

You first begin by starting the process of setting up your new computer. You will be asked if you wish to transfer files. Respond YES and follow the instructions you will be given.

You will be told to turn both computers on and activate Migration Assistant in the old computer.

The computers should be connected with a USB cable to facilitate the transfer.  Wi-Fi is simply not suited for a transfer of so much data and corruption often results.  Do not use it. It can corrupt or lose data.

You will be given several options as to what to transfer. You will likely want to transfer your settings and preferences.

You can transfer all or none of your files. You do not have an option to select certain files to transfer. If you wish to do that, then do so manually.

The old computer's operating system will not be transferred. No data from the old computer is erased.

Allow for up to an hour for the transfer process to complete once you start it.

It should set up the new computer the same as the old one.

Enjoy your new Mac.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck.

Will Apple do this transfer for me?

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