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Bridget Peral

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Aug 3, 2024, 11:11:04 AM8/3/24

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I have just transferred my files and settings from a MacBook Pro 2014 to a MacBook Air 2020 Big Sur 11 using Migration Assistant. But since doing this I cannot connect to the internet, despite actually being connected to the internet. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I am not computer savvy, so I really need clear instructions on how to fix this. Thankyou.

I had this problem too. Working with Apple support, we determined that the issue was that the Norton 360 program, which migrated from my old laptop, was blocking the internet connection. I went into System Preferences -> Network and on he left side under "Wi-Fi" was "Norton 360" with a status of "Starting". I deleted it using the "-" option on the Botton of that screen and rebooted. The problem was resolved.

Hi there i have this same problem, i did the migrate assistant moved all the files from my old MacBook air to new MacBook air, it said completed successfully .. new MacBook air says connected to wifi but if i go into safari and go to google.com it says you are not connected to internet .. i went to link above but nothing worked for me , no wifi recommendations .. it says wifi working ok .. but in safari not connected to internet .. (ps my old MacBook air was intel processor .. this mew MacBook is the M1 processor) Please help thanks

If you are using Wi-Fi, use the steps in the section, "Connect to a Wi-Fi network" in Connect to the internet with your Mac. This will guide you through easy steps to connect to your Wi-Fi connection.

If you join Wi-Fi and you still can't connect, "Check for Wi-Fi recommendations" in If your Mac doesn't connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi. You can also analyze your wireless environment or monitor your connection. If the issue remains, let us know what it says when you check for Wi-Fi recommendations.

Hello, I was having the same nightmare. I has something to do with an Apple ID update on a new computer, after that everything was fixed. If it does not help in a Normal mode you have to do it in a Safe mode. You may also try to call Apple support # 1-800-275-2273, they will help.

This is the only response that worked for me. I could not open any aplication after migration. I had to reinstall MacOS 3x. I kept getting a prompt unable to connect to the internet, make sure you are connected to the internet. Got frustrated and tempted to return the Macbook convinced that something was wrong. Once i deleted the Norton button. I was good to go.

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