Can I use Time Machine to migrate everything from one macbook pro to my new one

[timhelms]

I am thinking of selling my macbook pro (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz) and buying a new one. I really don't want to load all of my software and settings, etc. and was wondering if I could just use my time machine backup for the new machine to basically pick up where I left off with the previous machine on the new machine?

Thanks!!

 

[crazzyeddie]

Yes. Use the Migration Assistant to transfer everything.

 

[timhelms]

Thanks crazzyeddie!

Do you know if it will transfer software like Final Cut Studio, iWork, etc?

 

[Biscotti]

Do you know if it will transfer software like Final Cut Studio, iWork, etc?

What about a Bootcamp partition? I have a bootcamp partition for games that is now too small for me and I want to swap out my HDD for a bigger one... I know I can transfer all the media, its just the Wondows im worried about b/c of the serial code protection or w/e they use. I dont want to buy XP AGAIN!

P.s what about the serial codes for all my software? will they be transferred?

 

[akdj]

You won't need to buy XP again, use the same code when you do the update. As long as you have a legit copy of Windows, you're fine.

J

 

[IJ Reilly]

You could, but why? Migration Assistant will run via Firewire Target Disk Mode, which will take far less time.