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best way to set up new imac from time machine backup
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1815866" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>That's not a very large SSD on your new iMac. The system alone with included apps in macOS will take up around 40GB to begin with.</p><p></p><p>Best way is to use the Migration Assistant app and selectively move what you absolutely need for your User folder. Normally we recommend a full migration but in your situation you'll run out of space very quickly. </p><p></p><p>In other words, I would not use Time Machine to do the move. A full Time Machine move is very fast and accurate and will not overwrite the new macOS (Mojave) but you can not use that method.</p><p></p><p>You can also use a spare external hard drive to manually move apps and data. Keep in mind that your new iMac is formatted to APFS although that won't matter when doing the transfer. Also remember that if you have to reinstall any apps that are licensed and may need activation, you should have all your serial numbers on hand before you start.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1815866, member: 46727"] That's not a very large SSD on your new iMac. The system alone with included apps in macOS will take up around 40GB to begin with. Best way is to use the Migration Assistant app and selectively move what you absolutely need for your User folder. Normally we recommend a full migration but in your situation you'll run out of space very quickly. In other words, I would not use Time Machine to do the move. A full Time Machine move is very fast and accurate and will not overwrite the new macOS (Mojave) but you can not use that method. You can also use a spare external hard drive to manually move apps and data. Keep in mind that your new iMac is formatted to APFS although that won't matter when doing the transfer. Also remember that if you have to reinstall any apps that are licensed and may need activation, you should have all your serial numbers on hand before you start. [/QUOTE]
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