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06 Jan 2013 | #1 |
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Is there a way to transfer files from Windows 7 to Windows 8?
I am using both operating systems and its on dual boot. I made a partition for windows 8 and im wondering how i can transfer files from my Windows 7 to my Windows 8 , such as files,documents,pictures,videos,games, skype etc.. so that i don't have to redownload everything from what have in Win7 to Win8
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06 Jan 2013 | #2 |
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Hi NBAPwns13
If you do a windows easy transfer it will transfer all of your documents and videos, it however will not transfer programs, you will need to install them yourself. -Iroro |
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06 Jan 2013 | #3 |
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Oh so you can't like transfer Skype and such? How about drivers and stuff for your computer? Like audio headsets drivers etc..
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06 Jan 2013 | #4 |
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Drivers will be transferred, just not User Interface Programs.
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06 Jan 2013 | #5 |
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Ohh alright tthanks! Also do i download this in my Windows 7 OS or Windows 8 OS?
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06 Jan 2013 | #6 |
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No need for windows easy transfer, you can just copy & paste data from the Windows 7 partition to the Windows 8 partition.
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06 Jan 2013 | #7 |
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If he\she is running two physical machines he\she will be unable to complete your suggestion, even if the user is running the one physical machine it makes for a messy drawn out job. |
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06 Jan 2013 | #8 |
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In the unlikely event that it does not have it you can acquire the program from the following link: Windows Easy Transfer - Microsoft Windows |
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06 Jan 2013 | #9 |
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May I suggest a third partition?
Put all your data, photos, documents, videos, whatever into a new partition where you store work items only. that way you have one centralized copy and changes made in one OS will appear in the other. For some programs you may copy-paste them if they're portable, otherwise a full reinstall of them is better. For drivers, the only safe option is a normal install. |
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06 Jan 2013 | #10 |
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May I suggest a third partition?
Put all your data, photos, documents, videos, whatever into a new partition where you store work items only. that way you have one centralized copy and changes made in one OS will appear in the other. For some programs you may copy-paste them if they're portable, otherwise a full reinstall of them is better. For drivers, the only safe option is a normal install. |
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