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Migration Assistant

I purchased my first Mac. I'm trying to transfer information from my Windows PC, but the Migration Assistant can't find my Windows PC.

MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 26, 2022 10:50 AM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2022 11:07 AM

How are the two devices connected? The following is from this Apple document: Move your data from a Windows PC to a Mac - Apple Support



You'll get a faster and more reliable transfer if you're connected via cable.


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Jul 26, 2022 11:07 AM in response to crochetingflamingo

How are the two devices connected? The following is from this Apple document: Move your data from a Windows PC to a Mac - Apple Support



You'll get a faster and more reliable transfer if you're connected via cable.


Jul 27, 2022 9:48 AM in response to crochetingflamingo

I recommend connecting the two computers using a USB cable. An Ethernet cable will also work but is slower. I recommend against using Wi-Fi or a network as they are too slow for the amount of data to be transferred and corruption of the data often occurs. As I understand it it is necessary to download a PC version of Migration Assistant which must then be installed into the PC. Have you done that?

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