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Migrating from 2009 imac to new 2017 imac

My 2009 mac has an external time machine drive. When setting up my new one can I just connect the old time machine drive to the new computer before I power up the first time?

Posted on Feb 20, 2022 11:07 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Feb 20, 2022 11:20 AM

Yes, connect your Time Machine backup drive, when prompted by Migration Assistant during the Initial Setup.

see > Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

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