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How do I restore my back up file to my new Mac

How do I restore my back up file from my old Mac to my new Mac

Posted on Mar 2, 2021 9:38 PM

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Posted on Mar 3, 2021 6:19 AM

You have two opportunities: Once at First Run using Setup Assistant (preferred) or later at a time of your choosing using Migration Assistant:

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Mar 3, 2021 6:19 AM in response to Qbanocho

You have two opportunities: Once at First Run using Setup Assistant (preferred) or later at a time of your choosing using Migration Assistant:

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support

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