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10-26-2006, 02:10 PM #1
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how to get all my files from PwrBook to MacProHey guys,
I am going to be selling my 17" Powerbook in favor of a Mac Pro and I have some basic questions regarding the transfer of my important files from one computer to the other.
a. what is the most reliable method of transfer?
b. what folders do I need to make sure to copy? I definately want all my emails and iCal info as well as my preferences, bookmarks etc.
c. what do I do about applications? for instance, I purchased an upgrade for quicktime. How do I go about installing that on the Mac Pro? I believe all other apps I have disks for so apps arent that big of a deal at this point
d. I also want to make sure I dont bring over a bunch of crap to the new computer too though, lets just say my powerbook isnt the tidiest of computers. I have removed all that I know how to remove on my own but I am sure there is a reasonable amount of unwanted or unused files on there that I dont want on the new machine.
e. and lastly how do return the powerbook to its original state before I bought it? So that whoever purchases it will be able to authenticate the computer for themselves and none of my info will be on the drive.
thanks for the help,
B
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10-26-2006, 03:29 PM #2
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I can't answer all of your questions but this is my experience as I just switched over all of my web design /graphics business to a new macbook.
A) I would use an external USB hard drive. Its great for things like this and you can use it for backup! Other ideas would be: a large flash drive (caution not as reliable), a CD or DVD (also good to keep for future backup). You could also use wifi if you really had to but that would be a last option.
B & C) If you post a list of programs that you need to copy/ what you would like to copy in those programs we could help you out better :-)
D) This is what I would do:
If you don't have to sell it before you get your new computer, just start using the Macbook and when you miss something, transfer it over. I was surprised just how much I DID NOT MISS on my old machine (and how happy I am with the non-clutter).
Also if you do have/decide to buy an external hard drive I would just copy my entire hard drive over to the external just in case you forget something. There are obvious files (like a large part of the OS) that you won't ever need, but it may be simpler just to copy the whole darn thing.
E) Good question...
Hope this helps a little!
-ToddIf you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.
- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
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10-26-2006, 03:32 PM #3
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Under Applications > Utilities you will find the Mac OS Migration Assistant. This tool helps with moving stuff to newer Macs.
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10-26-2006, 03:55 PM #4
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thanks guys
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10-27-2006, 02:16 PM #5datorresGuest
yes migration assistant is cool it allows you to select what you want to copy over(ie email, apps, etc) you can transfer over firewire.
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10-28-2006, 12:01 AM #6
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to answer your last question, pop in your recovery disks and follow the steps. It will restore your power book to factory settings.
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