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    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers

    How to Transfer Files from One Computer to Another Computer with Windows Easy Transfer
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    How to Transfer Files from One Computer to Another Computer with Windows Easy Transfer

       Information
    This tutorial will show you how to transfer your user files and settings from one computer to another using the Windows Easy Transfer tool.
       Note
    This feature is available in Vista and Windows 7. It can also be used as a handy backup if you are thinking about installing a new build of Windows 7 on your current machine.
       Tip
    This process can also be used between accounts if, for example, your old account has been acting up and you do not want to re-install and transfer your old data.
       Tip


    To do this you will need to follow the steps outlined in Step 1 below, then create a new user account. Next, log into the new User account and proceed to follow Step 2 below to invoke the copy process.

    Many thanks to Ztruker for testing & highlighting the above possibility.





    STEP ONE

    Save Transfer File from Old Computer


    1. Open the start menu and type transfer in the search line, or navigate to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click on Windows Easy Transfer.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-start-menu-2.png

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-start-menu-1.png
    2. Click on Next when the application opens.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-1-.png
    3. Choose destination to save the Transfer file and click on Next.
    NOTE: Please note for the purpose of this tutorial I have selected the external hard disk or USB flash drive.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-2-choose-destination-.png
    4. Select This is my old computer from the list.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-3-choose-computer-.png
    5. Windows Easy Transfer will scan for files that can be transferred.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-3a-scanning-user-files-.png
    6. Select which files you wish saved suring the transfer process, then click on Next.

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-4-select-files-transfer-.png

    7. You will be prompted for a password in the next screen, but this is optional.

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-5-choose-password-.png

    8. Choose where to save your Transfer file and what to name it, then click Save.

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-6-save-wet-file-.png

    9. Windows will begin the saving process.
    WARNING: This can take some time depending on the overall size of the data being saved.

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-6a-saving-wet-file-.png

    10. Windows will prompt when saving has finished.

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-6b-wet-save-complete-.png



    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-7-notification-.png

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-8-final-notification-.png



    STEP TWO

    Transfer Files to New Computer


    1. Follow steps 1, 2 & 3 in the STEP ONE section above.





    2. Select This is my new computer from the list.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-3-choose-computer-.png
    3. Windows will display a notification asking if you have already saved files from your old computer, select Yes.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-4a-have-you-transferred-.png
    4. Select the Transfer file previously saved in the STEP ONE (step 6) section and click on Open.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-4b-select-wet-file-open-.png
    5. You will be shown a selection of options that can be transferred. Choose which the options you want and click on Transfer.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-4c-select-files-transfer-new-computer-.png
    6. Windows will start transferring user files and settings to your new computer.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-6c-transferring-files-.png
    7. Once finished, Windows will give the option to view which files have been transfered....
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-7b-view-tranferred-files-.png
    and which programs you will need to install for some settings to work correctly.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-7c-program-report-.png
    8. You will recieve a final completion notification and asked if you wish to restart your computer.
    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-8-final-notification-.png

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-9-restart-now-later-.png
       Note
    Once Windows restarts, you can now access all the files and folders that have been transferred.








  1. Posts : 162
    Windows 8 x64
       #1

    Nice tut, Orbital Shark. +Rep to you
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  2. Posts : 1
    Windows XP
       #2

    thnx
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  3. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    You're welcome & welcome to the forums
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  4. Posts : 4
    windows 7 ultimate
       #4

    Need help in migrating from XP-pro to Windows 7 Ultimate. This tutorial is for computers with window Vista. Help, Help, Help!!!!

    Thanks,

    Old Guy
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  5. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi Old Guy, welcome to the forums.

    There is an XP version of the same software available for DOWNLOAD from Microsoft.

    Hope that helps :)




    Jeff
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  6. Posts : 12
    Windows 7
       #6

    Just a question regarding this, can you tell me which directories this will save?
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  7. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    It should save all files in the Users folder

    Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers-capture.png
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  8. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 32bit(main) and Windows XP
       #8

    Would it transfer the installed files too? Or would I need to reinstall them manually by going to the manufacturer's website, etc.
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  9. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Sorry for the late reply

    It will only transfer user files & settings. Drivers and applications will still need to be re-installed.
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