Problem with accessing files; installing applications

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  1. MedStudent, Sep 3, 2010

    MedStudent macrumors newbie

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    I just acquired a rebuilt Intel MacBook Pro with a brand new hard drive. Only software on computer was Snow Leopard OS (10.6.3). Everything running as you would expect.

    However, after I ran migration assistant (bringing over files and settings only from my old G4), I noticed that iTunes was not finding my old iTunes library and playlist files (even though all files appeared in my Music folder). I upgraded to the latest iTunes, but no luck.

    Also, second issue, when I attempted to install MS MacOffice 2008, I received a prompt indicating I couldn't install the application because Rosetta was not on the computer. I installed the same version of this software on another new MacPro computer without problem

    Am I missing something with the setup of the laptop? Any help here would be appreciated.
     
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  2. MisterMe, Sep 3, 2010

    MisterMe macrumors G4

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    When asking questions for help, it is useful to give versions of your software and hardware. Saying that you have an old G4 brackets your software into a window that extended from 1999 to 2005, spanned MacOS 8.6 to MacOS X 10.5.8, and includes models of the PowerMac G4, iMac G4, eMac, PowerBook G4, and the Mac mini.

    Now to your question--Rosetta is not part of the default installation of MacOS X 10.6. The user must install it from the System Restore disc. As for iTunes, the version on your MacBook Pro probably has a different storage structure than the version on the old computer. Try importing the older content rather than using it to replace the newer content.
     
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  3. MedStudent, Sep 3, 2010

    MedStudent thread starter macrumors newbie

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    The G4 is eMac running Tiger 10.4.11.

    So, I would need to export all songs, playlists, content, etc from my G4 and reimport on the laptop. What about stored backups from my iPods? How do I transfer those?

    As for Rosetta, do I need it on the laptop to install newer software apps on my laptop such as Mac Office and Adobe CS5?

    -Paul
     
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