New iMac set up

i do not want all my files from old Mac to come to my new iMac. If I use same email and phone number will all the old files automatically be moved to my new iMac?

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 11:27 AM

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Keith Barkley

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Posted on Oct 31, 2022 11:47 AM

No files are moved unless you use Migration Assistant.

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Keith Barkley

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Oct 31, 2022 11:47 AM in response to elainefromfarmingdale

No files are moved unless you use Migration Assistant.

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