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Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 04:56 AM CDT
I'm thinking of getting a new iMac and wonder how difficult it is moving stuff across from the old iMac.
I'm guessing that data won't be such a problem as I can back it off to an external drive and then load to the new Mac but it's the applications I'm worried about. For instance, Logic. I went from LE7 to LE 8 to Pro 8 then Pro 9 so I have loads of disks (not sure I even know where they all are now) and different registration keys. Can the software just be ported across? Any suggestions or advice would be very welcome. Cheers Dick Hanging in with the out crowd (All rights reserved) |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 05:27 AM CDT
Your new Mac should come with a program that just shifts everything across (you may need a lead to do it - ask where you buy). Programs, settings, the lot should just work on the new Mac. Well, that's been my experience...
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 07:27 AM CDT
If you look in utilities, you will find a tool "Migration Assistant" that is what you are looking for.
You can read how it works here:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889 I Almost Always Try to Think Positive Thoughts. |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 08:09 AM CDT
That's brilliant, thanks.
Migration Assistant looks the business  Hope it works..... Cheers Dick Hanging in with the out crowd (All rights reserved) |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 08:51 AM CDT
check compatability with the 64/32 programmes
some of the 32 bit programmes/plugins may not work on the new mac which i believe is 64 bit only i know its a hassle to reinstall loads of big programmes but its probably safest... transferring documents and files should be no problem at all |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 09:48 AM CDT
Hold off on getting a new mac (unless recent laptop), for the new imacs and mac mini due to be announced Sept. 12th
See macrumors.com check out their buyers guide: http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/ I know who I am and you know who you are, but who and the hell do they think they are? |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 12:36 PM CDT
Don't get rid of your old Mac 'til you're happy everything's working right on the new one.
24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1924. That means it only took 50 years for men to realize that their brain is also important. |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 12:37 PM CDT
WHoops1
24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1924. That means it only took 50 years for men to realize that their brain is also important. |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 12:37 PM CDT
Whoops 2
24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1924. That means it only took 50 years for men to realize that their brain is also important. |
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Re:Moving to a new Mac
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 01:06 PM CDT
Good catch Damien. Dick, most of the companies that sell Macs as well as apple stores will transfer your old programs that are compatible to your new Mac or at least set you up to do it yourself with a contact number for support. Peace |
