[ClaraT]

I've read several posts on migrating and am ready to go. But before doing so I would like my new macbook to be start out as "fresh and clean" as possible. So should I clean-up my what's on my old ibook before "junking" up my brand new macbook with old software, files, apps, emails, etc.?

For example in my apps folder I've got software from an old printer I don't use anymore, several versions of Opera, Firefox, Palm software, old manuals, etc.

So I'm interested in hearing how others prepped for migration in order to not have outdated stuff transfer. I know there's something tricky about deleting some applications because they get spread all over the computer.

Also, if I wanted to store some of the older documents, emails, etc but not load them onto the new macbook, I imagine I could copy them to CD or back up on an external hard drive, then delete them from the ibook I'm migrating from so they don't clutter up the new macbook, right?

As someone already advised in one of the migration threads, I'm trying to not overthink something that's pretty easy and straightforward. But I would appreciate some guidance here.

Thanks.

[rjenkinson]

I would backup applications and files that you may want in the future and delete anything else that is not part of the standard install before you migrate your machine. Appzapper does a fairly good job of deleting applications and their related files, though it may not get absolutely everything.

[ClaraT]

Originally Posted by rjenkinson 

I would backup applications and files that you may want in the future and delete anything else that is not part of the standard install before you migrate your machine. Appzapper does a fairly good job of deleting applications and their related files, though it may not get absolutely everything.

Unfortunately I'm still running Panther on the old ibook and Appzapper requires Tiger or Leopard.

Thanks, though. Will keep in mind once I'm on Leopard.

[Big Mac]

You're upgrading to a new or newish Intel Mac I assume. If so, I wouldn't bother migrating anything other than your user's home folder. If you move applications over you'll likely find your system performance to be screwed up.

[ClaraT]

Originally Posted by Big Mac 

You're upgrading to a new or newish Intel Mac I assume. If so, I wouldn't bother migrating anything other than your user's home folder. If you move applications over you'll likely find your system performance to be screwed up.

Yes, I'm going from an ibook (800) to a new macbook.

Will the migration assistant guide me in this--the user's home folder? Is that the icon in the finder with the little house and my name next to it. Would you mind expanding on your instructions, please? Sorry--just not sure what you're referring to.

Thanks so much.

[Christopera]

AppZapper. Nice tip for the everyday user too. Thanks.