Transferring Apps from Old MBP to New MBP

[mateo305ci]

Hello All-

I just bought a new 15" MBP to replace my 2008 15" MBP. I want to transfer my music, photos, and applications to my new MBP.

The music and photos are a no-brainer, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to transfer my apps to the new MBP as I have lost several of the installation discs that came with the Applications when I bought them.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Can this help?

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

Target Disk Mode

 

[marshallbedsaul]

or
you can get CCC program free and clone your HD and reboot your mac with ccc and reload all your info.

Works for me every time even programs like photoshop and finalcut. No serial number issues ect..

Its a very simple way to do things.
Youtube tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjp0xtj_LRY

 

[mateo305ci]

I've been shying away from CCC because I don't necessarily want to copy everything over from my old MBP. This is my first Mac-to-Mac migration. Does anyone know if migration assistant can successfully be used to transfer the following Applications?

- Logic Studio
- Adobe Creative Suite 4
- MS Office Mac 2008

Thanks!

 

[mikepro]

Migration assistant works great for transferring apps. I've done it a few times. I have Office 2008, not the other programs you mention. had no troubles with this, so I think you should be fine. Why don't you just try it and see? If concerned do a time machine or ccc backup before hand so you can roll back.