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Password not accepted to install software update.

Just transferred from old MacBook Pro to new MacBook air

may have missed a step in the process



MacBook Air, macOS 13.4

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 12:08 PM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 12:20 PM

Golfnut3507 wrote:

Just transferred from old MacBook Pro to new MacBook air
may have missed a step in the process



your admin password— same that you use to log into your user/admin account?


The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.5

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support




The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support




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Aug 11, 2023 12:20 PM in response to Golfnut3507

Golfnut3507 wrote:

Just transferred from old MacBook Pro to new MacBook air
may have missed a step in the process



your admin password— same that you use to log into your user/admin account?


The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.5

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support




The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support




Password not accepted to install software update.

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