Find solution
How can I download free movies for a Macbook?

How to transfer data from a Dell Laptop to a MacBook Pro 13"?

  • Hey guys. Just bought a MacBook Pro and my first Apple computer :) My question is how do I transfer my photo's, music, word documents etc to my new laptop? I have an external harddrive with it all on there so do I just plug that in and drag it onto the desktop? I have Office for Mac - should I install that first and should I download itunes first as well? Also can movies, tv shows etc bought on itunes be copied and pasted or is there a better method to transfer them? Thanks guys !!

  • Answer:

    Intead of usind an external hard drive enclosure, Bytecc Drivemate saved me time . Hopefully it will help you too, good luck http://www.byteccusa.com/product/adapter/BT-300/BT-300.htm http://www.topmicrousa.com/bt-300.html

Emma at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

Well congratulations on a new computer! Yes! To transfer your data, you need an external harddrive that is able to connect with Mac OS X. (A FAT file format, old harddrives, will also work) Once you have an external harddrive, transfer your data from your old computer to your harddrive. After that, plug your external harddrive to your MacBook Pro and copy the data to my documents (or whereever you like it) on your Mac. Yes, install Microsoft Office 2011, if you have this version. iTunes is already installed by default, you do no need to reinstall it again. Save your movies onto your computer first and then add movies onto iTunes as if you would add music to iTunes. Transferring Files http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Files-from-PC-to-Mac http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2518

AUDI RS4 RULES!!!

Well congratulations on a new computer! Yes! To transfer your data, you need an external harddrive that is able to connect with Mac OS X. (A FAT file format, old harddrives, will also work) Once you have an external harddrive, transfer your data from your old computer to your harddrive. After that, plug your external harddrive to your MacBook Pro and copy the data to my documents (or whereever you like it) on your Mac. Yes, install Microsoft Office 2011, if you have this version. iTunes is already installed by default, you do no need to reinstall it again. Save your movies onto your computer first and then add movies onto iTunes as if you would add music to iTunes. Transferring Files http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Files-from-PC-to-Mac http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2518

AUDI RS4 RULES!!!

Intead of usind an external hard drive enclosure, Bytecc Drivemate saved me time . Hopefully it will help you too, good luck http://www.byteccusa.com/product/adapter/BT-300/BT-300.htm http://www.topmicrousa.com/bt-300.html

Jenna Nguyen

Install this on your Mac so it can read and write on NTFS volumes created by Windows: http://download.cnet.com/NTFS-3G/3000-2094_4-10913782.html Just drag and drop (copy and paste) the files. Install any programs you like on your Mac. To get your iTunes on your Mac, sync them on iCloud from your Dell laptop, sign off, sign in on your Mac and re-sync: https://www.icloud.com/

Simply RED

Install this on your Mac so it can read and write on NTFS volumes created by Windows: http://download.cnet.com/NTFS-3G/3000-2094_4-10913782.html Just drag and drop (copy and paste) the files. Install any programs you like on your Mac. To get your iTunes on your Mac, sync them on iCloud from your Dell laptop, sign off, sign in on your Mac and re-sync: https://www.icloud.com/

Simply RED

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.