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  1. S

    Clone iMac M3 to iMac M3 Sonoma

    I work at a school and just got 25 iMacs for a computer lab. iMac 24-inch, 2023 Apple M3 16 GB Memory Sonoma 14.3 I setup one computer with usernames, applications, etc. and I wanted to clone that computer to all other computers one at a time. For many years (Since the Firewire days and up...
    • stosopolis
    • Thread
    • aweclone clone apfs clone drive imac m3 target disk mode
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
  2. EwanWhoseArmy

    Target Disk Mode Slow - Why?

    Hi, today was my first time using Target Disk Mode and it took a lot longer than I expected - around 35 minutes to transfer a 75GB file. In my opinion, it was pretty ideal conditions for a fast transfer between: an M1 MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) an M2 MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) transferring a...
  3. Alvin777

    Will This Manual Transfer Work?

    Hello Apple & Mac friends. Because of the Monterey bug with USB external drives as many are experiencing here https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/does-monterey-have-a-bug-with-mounting-external-drives-images.2331283/page-4?post=31365916#post-31365916 I've not backed up for about a year...
    • Alvin777
    • Thread
    • bug manual transfer monterey no back up target disk mode time machine
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS Monterey (12)
  4. N

    Target Mode between 2009 Mac pro with USB 3 to 2019 Mac pro

    I am trying to have my Old 2009 Mac pro tower which is a 5,1 with working USB 3 card in it be seen by my 2019 Mac pro tower. the computers are connected with USB 3 A connection on old mac going to USB C port or Thunder bolt 3 port on my 2019 mac pro tower. is this possible? the drives aren't...
  5. Gratefulgoat

    Target disk mode shows SSD but won’t mount

    Hello, I’d really love some guidance here. My girlfriends laptop crashed on her. Upon turning on the laptop a folder with a question mark showed. We moved it into internet recovery mode. Initially the standard Mac HD showed in red. We reset the laptop and another screen showing the SSD...
  6. Traace

    Resolved [solved] PB no target-mode nor bootmanager

    Hi, I have received a powerbook A1138 hybrid that hasn't any dvd drive but preinstalled with lubuntu. And today the power supply arrived. Trying to install leopard now. but there are a few issues. - Target Disk mode "Press T while booting" doesn't work. It only works when triggered in...
  7. Pyriphlegethon

    Running default in Target Mode

    Would there be a performance hit to running a 2017 iMac from my MBP set in target disk mode? I prefer only having to keep apps and their settings, preferences, updates, plugins, etc maintained on a single machine, in this case the MBP. I'm hoping to use my MBP as my primary machine and then plug...
  8. N

    Custom boot.efi problem

    Hello, I’m wondering if anyone can help me with my situation. I have a MacBook Pro (MacBookPro8,1) which I use as an external hard drive. I have it placed in Target Disk Mode and it’s connected to a Mac Pro (MacPro1,1). I’m running macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) using Pike’s Macosxbootloader...
  9. J

    Target mode with thunderbolt not working

    hello! I am attempting to connect 2 MacBook pros via a thunderbolt cable, in order to run a data recovery on one of the MacBooks. Ie: a host computer (mine) the target mode computer (my sister’s MacBook) with the intention to load hers onto mine as an external HD to scan using third party...
  10. M

    Macbook doesn't have thunderbolt port

    New MacBook doesn't have Thunderbolt port it just only usb-c How can I use target disk mode? is it possible migrate from macbook pro to macbook? How? I tried that and didn't work? Someone help please!!
    • mdiskaya
    • Thread
    • macbook migration target disk mode
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook
  11. mrnewbig

    Target Disk Mode between Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3

    Hi there, currently I do have the 2012 Retina 15" Macbook Pro. Next week my new 2016 Touchbar Model is coming. I was wondering how I can migrate my data (1 TB). I'm sure that Target Disk Mode would be the quickest option for me (if I can get it to work), as my Time Machine backup in on the...
  12. AmazingHenry

    Power Mac G5 in Target Disk Mode

    This isn't really a problem that is stopping me from doing anything but it is really annoying. Whenever I put my Power Mac G5 into target disk mode, the fans slowly get louder and louder until they are running at full speed (which is really loud!). Is there any fix for this annoyance?
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