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- August 15th, 2012, 02:47 AM #1
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trouble transferring files from PowerMac G4 to G5
I'm trying to migrate files from a PowerMac G4 to a G5. Both are running updated osx 10.4.11.
When I try to the G5 in migration assistant, my G5 won't recognize the restart on the "Restart you old mac" screen.
When I try to migrate from the G4, migration assistant can't find the G5.
I know the firewire ports and cable work, since i can establish a normal computer to computer connection. But this time I need migration assistant to work. Can anyone help me?
- August 15th, 2012, 05:00 AM #2
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Mac Pro Dual 2.8 Quad (2nd gen), 14G Ram, Two DVD-RW Drives, OS X 10.8.3
2006 Mac Book Pro 2.16 (first Gen) OS X 10.7.4
2TB Time Capsule, 2 TB
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- August 16th, 2012, 10:13 AM #3
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Would target disk mode be an option for you?
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- August 16th, 2012, 12:34 PM #4
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Thanks. I was trying to move some software form my old to my new computer. But the problem got solved when I found my install disks. Sorry. Thanks anyway.
- August 16th, 2012, 12:39 PM #5
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I not sure of the target disk. That was always something I didn't understand, and stayed away from. I got my problem solved though. Thanks anyway.
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