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Migrating to New Macbook Pro

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September 12, 2012
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Basic upgrade/migration question:

I've got an old macbook pro on which I've installed CS4 and CS5.5. I never uninstalled anything. I'm now migrating to a new Macbook Pro. (The old machine is running 10.6.8, the new one, 10.8).

Is there anything I should do vis a vis the Adobe apps prior to the migration? (I don't really need CS4 anymore, but I'm not eager to rock the boat, either.)

Many thanks to anybody who can help.

Steve

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Correct answer Dov Isaacs

Anybody have any suggestions on this?

I've got the two computers hooked up and am planning to run Apple's "Migration Assistant." The only alternative is to run the Adobe uninstallers beforehand. I'd rather leave everything as is because I can then use the old computer if necessary to run ID or Photoshop.

Steve

On behalf of Adobe ...

You absolutely cannot use Apple's Migration Assistant to move Adobe software from one system to another.

Given your scenario, you should first deactivate all your Adobe software on the first system. Then uninstall it. You absolutely don't want that software to be “migrated” from one system to another; thus it must be uninstalled prior to the migration. After the migration is complete and you know that your target system is otherwise fully operational with no “issues,” at that point install the CS6 software (and any other Adobe software) on the target system.

For better or worse, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about this.

- Dov

imisunderstood7

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What if your old computer crashed, so you cant uninstall Adobe?

Peter Spier

Community Expert

With newer versions you should have the opportunity to deactivate an older install when you do the new installation, if required.

J.Patrick

Participant

Can you use Apple's migration with CC verison now? Hate losing all my prefernces...

Steve Werner

Community Expert

Migration doesn't work with any version of the Adobe applications, including InDesign CC.

You can sync Workspaces, Customized Menus, Glyphs, PDF Presets and Keyboard Shortcuts to the cloud with the Sync Settings preference in InDesign CC.

You could try to backup your preferences folders as described here:

http://forums.adobe.com/thread/526990

J.Patrick

Participant

Thanks Steve. The Sync Settings is a cool feature in CC!

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Gindoo77

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The easiest way is to deactivate Adobe (open PS for instance, and in the Help menu select deactivate) before the migration, then use the migration assistant, finally on the new MacBook install and run the Adobe Clean Sweep tool. Once completed, reinstall CS4 there.

BobLevine

Community Expert

NEVER EVER use migration assistant. Adobe applications should be installed

from the original media only!

Sandee Cohen

Legend

ALL applications should be installed from the original media.

BobLevine

Community Expert

DO NOT MIGRATE.

Use the original media and install the application from there. You can skip CS4 if you want but if CS5.5 was an upgrade make sure you have the CS4 serial number handy when you install.

Bob

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SteveC100Author

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Thanks, Bob.

I'm using migration assistant. Are you saying that I should uninstall first? Very scary. I think I'd feel more comfortable uninstalling after the migration and then reinstall. CS6 is in my future and that's probably what I'd install.

S

SteveC100Author

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Anybody have any suggestions on this?

I've got the two computers hooked up and am planning to run Apple's "Migration Assistant." The only alternative is to run the Adobe uninstallers beforehand. I'd rather leave everything as is because I can then use the old computer if necessary to run ID or Photoshop.

Steve

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