Time Machine migration to new iMac

Can i use a hard drive backup of time machine to migrate to my new iMac?

Posted on Sep 29, 2022 11:25 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2022 11:36 AM

Yes! In fact, that is the fastest and most reliable way to migrate to a new iMac.

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Sep 29, 2022 11:36 AM in response to LEGO9V

Yes! In fact, that is the fastest and most reliable way to migrate to a new iMac.

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Sep 29, 2022 12:02 PM in response to LEGO9V

+1 Yes, please follow the directions in Setup Assistant and Migration Assistant and you will find it is extremely simple and overall the fastest method.

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