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User profile for user: rcm86
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Migration Assistant did not migrate documents

Migrating to new 24" iMac from 21" iMac with High Sierra. All but Documents transferred. Should I run Migration Assistant a second time?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 4, 2021 7:51 AM

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User profile for user: Jack-19
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Posted on Aug 4, 2021 12:21 PM

Don't have a cable for direct transfer between computers.

Would this adapter help: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple?


Once you connect the Time Machine drive to the new iMac, see: If your new Mac inherits your backup history - Apple Support Then you can Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support.


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User profile for user: rcm86
rcm86 Author
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Aug 4, 2021 12:11 PM in response to Jack-19

Thanks for the comment, Jack.


I do have the documents on my Time Machine disc and will try to transfer them tonight. Don't have a cable for direct transfer between computers.


I was surprised that all settings/files associated with my User Name were transferred except for the Documents folder. It is rather large so perhaps that is the reason.

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