R Ratatapa macrumors 6502a Original poster Apr 3, 2011 671 35 Jul 19, 2011 #1 Ok Hi, with Lion coming out tomorrow I wanted to ask I never migrated a mac before (Bought my first mac wiht SL) How does the migration process work usually Does it save my data does it update like a normal install? Thanks
Ok Hi, with Lion coming out tomorrow I wanted to ask I never migrated a mac before (Bought my first mac wiht SL) How does the migration process work usually Does it save my data does it update like a normal install? Thanks
simsaladimbamba Guest Nov 28, 2010 22,670 31 located Jul 19, 2011 #2 As this an update install, you don't need to migrate your data, as only the system will be updated and your personal data will be left alone. But if you are interested in migration: Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6: How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac Pro Tip of the Week: Move All Your Stuff to a New Mac Quick Migration Assistant - Use Migration Assistant to Copy Data from a Previous OS 6 easy steps to migrate your Mac using Time Machine Time Machine FAQ - 14. How do I restore my entire system? Using Setup Assistant on Snow Leopard or Leopard Setting-up a new Mac from an old one or its Backups Click to expand...
As this an update install, you don't need to migrate your data, as only the system will be updated and your personal data will be left alone. But if you are interested in migration: Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6: How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac Pro Tip of the Week: Move All Your Stuff to a New Mac Quick Migration Assistant - Use Migration Assistant to Copy Data from a Previous OS 6 easy steps to migrate your Mac using Time Machine Time Machine FAQ - 14. How do I restore my entire system? Using Setup Assistant on Snow Leopard or Leopard Setting-up a new Mac from an old one or its Backups Click to expand...