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Will my data still be on my old MacBook after I migrate it to my new MacBook Pro

Will my data still be on my old MacBook after I migrate it to my new MacBook Pro?

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Dec 12, 2022 11:13 AM

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Dec 12, 2022 11:17 AM in response to Bnic5cents

Yes. Further details are available in Move content to a new Mac. If you If you're not keeping your old Mac, learn what to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your old Mac.

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Dec 12, 2022 11:22 AM in response to Bnic5cents

I agree. Yes, you old data will still be on your old Mac.

in this context, 'Migrate' really means 'COPY' not 'MOVE'.

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