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    Need help with Time Machine

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Percybut, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    As in my signature, my old MBP was stolen.

    My new Penryn MBP arrived today and I am wondering if I can restore what Time machine backed up from my old MBP to this new one.

    Thanks ;)
     
    Percybut, Apr 28, 2008
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  2. a4 abt

    a4 abt Notebook Guru

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    I think there is an option when you restore you OS X. However, I don't know if time machine will work on a different computer!?!
     
    a4 abt, Apr 28, 2008
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  3. niemassacre

    niemassacre Notebook Evangelist

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    You should definitely be able to do this. Put in the Install disc, and select “Restore System from Time Machine” in the Leopard DVD Utilities menu.
     
    niemassacre, Apr 28, 2008
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  4. r0k

    r0k Notebook Evangelist

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    You don't even need the install disk. The first time you turn on your new Mac, after you watch the looong Mac commercial, transfer files and settings from a Time Machine backup is one of your options.
     
    r0k, Apr 28, 2008
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  5. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    Yup, as r0k said. Its very easy.
     
    stealthsniper96, Apr 28, 2008
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  6. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks r0k, just did what you said :)

    BTW, the Penryn MBP is indeed a LOT cooler!!
    My old 2007 MPB goes to 80C playing WoW at max settings.

    My new Penryn MBP stays at 65C playing WoW at max setting. I love it!!
     
    Percybut, Apr 28, 2008
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  7. r0k

    r0k Notebook Evangelist

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    Glad I could help :)
     
    r0k, Apr 29, 2008
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