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On Migration from an earlier system, how not to screw it up?
Posted by: dmag
Date: July 24, 2012 11:51PM
Hi,

I'm migrating from Snow Leopard to Lion.

Sorry if this is a dumb question. but is there any risk in importing system files from an earlier version — or does the migration tool automatically pick up everything and determine what to import and what to ignore?

Thanks.
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Re: On Migration from an earlier system, how not to screw it up?
Posted by: Speedy
Date: July 24, 2012 11:56PM
I would run MA after first running software update in Lion.


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Re: On Migration from an earlier system, how not to screw it up?
Posted by: GGD
Date: July 25, 2012 12:07AM
Another question....

Why are you upgrading to Lion today when Mountian Lion is being released tomorrow?
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Re: On Migration from an earlier system, how not to screw it up?
Posted by: dmag
Date: July 25, 2012 12:17AM
I just bought a new MBP and I'm trying to get all the apps and needed files off the previous (Snow Leopard) machine.

Once that's done I'll deal with Mountain Lion.

Thanks.


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Another question....

Why are you upgrading to Lion today when Mountian Lion is being released tomorrow?
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Re: On Migration from an earlier system, how not to screw it up?
Posted by: modelamac
Date: July 25, 2012 06:00AM
If you install Lion on top of SL, no migration is needed.

If you install Lion on an empty drive, use Migration Assistant at the first opportunity. The only risk is bringing over wonky User preferences and apps that won't work in Lion.


Mr. Curmudgeon, on Mountain Lion.
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Re: On Migration from an earlier system, how not to screw it up?
Posted by: Ombligo
Date: July 25, 2012 06:02AM
Just read an article about preparing a mac for an OS upgrade.. worth a read

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