(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are a variety of ways to move files between a Mac and a PC, some are easier than others, and some require more computer experience, equipment, or resources. We’ll try to outline all the options below, starting with options that require the least experience or special resources.

Generally, you can migrate your files to the Mac by:

Copying the files from your PC onto external or removable storage media and then use that media in your Mac to transfer the files to your hard drive.
Sending files over the Internet. If you have an email account, just send the files to yourself from the PC and then pick the mail up on your Mac and save the attached files to your Mac hard drive. You may want to zip larger groups of files first.
Connecting the Mac and PC together through a network to use file sharing, from the Mac to the PC, or from the PC to the Mac, to move the files.
Or, you can Migrate your Windows system and the files to the Mac!

If you’re really ready to tap all your new Mac’s resources, you can simply install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp, and use the files directly from Windows on your Mac.

[size=+1]Migrating your Windows files[/size]
If you don’t want to install Windows and Boot Camp on your Mac, you can move just your Windows files to your new Mac and use them with Mac applications. Macs can open lots of different kinds of files from your PC, as long as you have software installed that can interpret them.

For example, you can move all of your Microsoft Office documents to your Mac if you have Microsoft Office for Mac OS X installed—Office functions almost exactly the same on a Mac as it does on a PC. Likewise, you can move any Photoshop (.psd) file to your Mac and open it as long as you have Adobe Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements) for Mac installed (Photoshop has pretty much the same interface on both platforms). Ditto for your Quicken, FileMaker Pro, Macromedia Studio, QuarkXPress, QuickBooks, and other application files; if you have a Mac version of the software, you can open your old PC files.

If you have a bunch of audio files (MP3, WAV, AAC QuickTime, AIFF, and so on), image files (JPEG, PDF, TIFF, GIF, RAW, and the like), or movie files (MPEG-4, DV, Flash, AVI, QuickTime, and more), you can move practically all of them to your Mac. You can use iTunes or QuickTime Player (included with your Mac) to play practically any audio file, iPhoto or Preview (also included) to view practically any image file, and QuickTime Player to watch practically any movie file.

If you're unsure if a manufacturer makes a Mac version of your Windows version software, you can either visit the manufacturer's website or check out our Apple Downloads page to see all 23,000+ products made for Mac. Check your PC software install discs too—some manufacturers release both Mac and Windows versions of the software in the same package.

[size=+1]OK, but how do I migrate my files over?[/size]
It's easy, use any of the following general strategies.

[size=+1]Use external or removable media[/size]
If your Windows computer has a CD or DVD drive, or a USB port:

Copy the files from the PC to an external hard drive or storage device, then reconnect the drive to your Mac and transfer the files to your Mac hard drive.

Burn files to a CD or DVD on your PC, and then use the discs in your Mac to transfer the files to your Mac hard drive.

If you don't have many files, transfer them over email, create zip files for larger groups of files. Mail you files from the PC, to yourself, and then pick them up using Mail on the Mac.

[size=+2]Use a Network Connection[/size]
If you’re a little more savvy, connect your old PC to your Mac—either directly or over a network! Before you start moving files over, you should install any Mac software that you need to open your files first. Once you're done, use one of the following migration methods.

[size=+1]Direct connect[/size]
To move files by connecting your Mac directly to your PC:

1.Connect your Mac to your PC using a standard Ethernet cable.

2.Make sure that both computers are turned on.


3.In the Finder on your Mac, choose Connect to Server from the Go menu to open the window.

4.Type your PC's network address in the Server Address text box using one of these formats:
smb://DNSname/ShareName
smb://IPaddress/ShareName

5.Click Connect.

6.Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your PC's workgroup name, user name, password, and the volume or folder you wish to access.

7/Your PC volume should appear on your Mac Desktop.

8.Open the volume and drag and drop files directly from it to anywhere on your Mac.

9.When finished, drag your PC volume to the Trash to unmount it.

[size=+1]Network connection[/size]
To move files by connecting your Mac to your PC on the same network:

1.Make sure that both computers are turned on and connected to the Internet.

2.In the Finder on your Mac, choose Connect to Server from the Go menu to open the window.

3.Type your PC's network address in the Server Address text box using this format: smb://ServerName/ShareName, or select the name of your PC in this window (if it appears).

4.Click Connect.

5.Enter your PC's workgroup name, your user name, and your password when prompted, then select the volume or folder you wish to access.

6.Your PC volume should appear on your Mac Desktop.
Open the volume and drag and drop files directly from it to anywhere on your Mac.

7.When finished, drag your PC volume to the Trash to unmount it.
For easier moving, you might want to consider Move2Mac, a third-party application that makes the moving process easier.

8. Not only will it move files from your PC to your Mac, it also transfers other items such as your email account settings and address book, Internet Explorer bookmarks, desktop backgrounds, dial-up Internet settings, and more.

[size=+1]Alternative methods[/size]
Copy files to a shared file server.

Use your MobileMe iDisk (if you have a MobileMe account).

Get PC Data Transfer service at your local Apple retail store.

[size=+1]Migrating mail[/size]
While it's relatively easy to copy your PC files to your Mac, other data, namely your email messages, need to be handled a little bit differently. If you don't have a lot of email, you can simply forward all your messages on your PC and then receive them all on your Mac.


If you've got a lot of email or have multiple accounts and mailboxes, click here to find out how to import email from your old PC into Mail on your Mac.

Tip: If you're moving files over manually, you'll save yourself some time down the road if you organize your files during the process from the get-go. For example,

move your PC My Pictures photos to your Mac’s Home folder Pictures folder

move your PC My Music song files to the Music folder on your Mac

move your PC My Videos files to the Movies folder on your Mac

move PC text and PDF files to your Mac Documents folder

export PC contacts to vCards, and import them into your Mac
Address Book
and so on.

[size=+1]Migrating Windows with Boot Camp[/size]

Boot Camp supports Windows XP, 32/64-bit Windows Vista, and Windows 7. In Boot Camp, Windows applications have full access to multiple processors and multiple cores, accelerated 3D graphics, and high-speed ports and networking like USB, FireWire, Wi-Fi, and Gigabit Ethernet.

Boot Camp Assistant creates a partition on your Mac just for Windows without erasing your existing Mac OS X information. Boot Camp Assistant also burns a CD with drivers for Windows so you can use your Mac's built-in graphics, USB, audio, Bluetooth, Ethernet, AirPort, and more. The drivers are automatically installed after installing Windows when you insert the disc into your Macintosh.

After running Boot Camp Assistant and installing Windows, you can switch between Windows and Mac OS X by holding Option (Alt) key at start up. Or, use the Startup Disk control panel in Windows (installed from the Macintosh Driver CD) or Mac OS X Startup Disk preferences to set the default operating system to use each time the computer starts up.

Boot Camp requirements
To use Boot Camp, learn about the system requirements for Microsoft Windows.

Before installing Boot Camp
Before you install, follow these steps:

Always backup important data before any software installation.
Print the "Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide" PDF document included on the downloadable Boot Camp disk image.
Update your Intel-based Mac to the latest version of Mac OS X (Mac OS X v10.5 for 32-bit versions or Mac OS X v10.6 or later for 64-bit versions is required). Use Software Update, in the Apple menu to check for the latest software.
Download and install the latest firmware updates available for your Mac. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the firmware installation. See Firmware updates for Intel-based Macs for more information.
Installing Boot Camp
For specific installation steps, refer to the "Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide" PDF document that you printed, starting with "Step 2: Running Boot Camp Assistant."





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