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I cannot connect my old and new Mac

when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 3:52 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2022 3:26 PM

di3101 wrote:

when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac


Try one of your backups and compare your results...



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. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support



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Oct 2, 2022 3:26 PM in response to di3101

di3101 wrote:

when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac


Try one of your backups and compare your results...



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. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support



Oct 2, 2022 6:49 PM in response to di3101

di3101 Said:

"I cannot connect my old and new Mac: when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac"

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Uninstall Security Software:

Security Software would block port accessibly. So, if it is installed, uninstall it (using an uninstaller). Security Software just gets in the way on a Mac, and this is a pur example of how and why.

I cannot connect my old and new Mac

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