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How long should it take for the old mac to find the new mac? It seems to be taking forever!

How long should it take for the old mac to find the new mac? It seems to be taking forever!

MacBook Pro, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jun 17, 2021 7:29 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2021 8:47 AM

ft7452 wrote:

How long should it take for the old mac to find the new mac? It seems to be taking forever!


Forever is a long time.


I would try something different— different Network, different cable, different backup etc


If you still have an issue setting up your new Mac, you can Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)




The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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Jun 18, 2021 8:47 AM in response to ft7452

ft7452 wrote:

How long should it take for the old mac to find the new mac? It seems to be taking forever!


Forever is a long time.


I would try something different— different Network, different cable, different backup etc


If you still have an issue setting up your new Mac, you can Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)




The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


How long should it take for the old mac to find the new mac? It seems to be taking forever!

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