How to Directly Transfer Files from one Mac to an other using Target Disk Mode

The fastest and easiest way to transfer files directly from one Mac computer to another.

Computer you want to transfer files FROM: Computer A
Computer you want to transfer files TO: Computer B

Step 1: Have Computer A turned off, and Computer B Turned on.
Step 2: Turn on Computer A while holding down the "t" key on the keyboard.
Step 3: Wait til Computer A shows the Firewire Logo on the display.
Step 4: Use a firewire cable to hook up Computer A to Computer B

The harddrive from Computer A will mount on the desktop of Computer B just as if it was an external Harddrive.

Boom. Have fun. :)

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[britters03]

Can i transfer my photoshop to a new mac?

[DiCasaFilm]

@britters03 go to another video of mine: youtube.com/watch?v=NRb7b2LIMe­E at the 26:33 mark for your answer.

[600mc]

when you're finished transferring the files do you just drag the HD on the desktop to the trash?

[DiCasaFilm]

@600mc or command click it and eject it, just like you would a normal drive.

[Vickers2303]

is it also possible to do this with a USB cable? AND is there a USB 3.0

[jimenezlee]

Excellent video, thanks for the help. Do you use windows VMs on your mac? I use VMWare fusion, and I'd like to know how to transfer the a VM running windows 7 on my laptop to my iMac. If you know how to do it please post a vid!

[eolaleye]

@pictureawedding I am selling my old imac as I have just upgraded. Can I transfer photoshop, lightrooms and the rest of the adobe suite in this way, without having to use another product key?

[TheGremlinKlown]

Nice, thanx 4 the video help

[eLoveCR7]

@DiCasaFilm hi, i just got a new i mac and have a tiger macbook! how d i transfer do i still need a cable!

when i 1st opened it it asked me if i wanted to transfer files i said no ! now i want to! thanks its a lion version the old is tiger

[CHAOSCABLETV]

That dude had to be a drunk driver behind the wheel

[JawlyRogers1]

My mac has the gray screen of death. Will this still work?