Windows 10: Choosing which files to transfer to new computer

Discus and support Choosing which files to transfer to new computer in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; My old HP desktop is just too darn slow even though I recently installed a SSD. I'm buying a new Dell gaming tower because it provides the hardware to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by BigDroner, May 17, 2018.

  1. BIGDRONER
    BigDroner Win User

    Choosing which files to transfer to new computer


    My old HP desktop is just too darn slow even though I recently installed a SSD. I'm buying a new Dell gaming tower because it provides the hardware to better edit videos (using Davinci Resolve). I know I need to transfer programs and files to the new desktop but I don't want to start out with a bunch of stuff I don't need; the very stuff that choked up my old machine in the first place! How do I determine which files I need and which ones I can do without? I don't even understand the names of some of the stuff on here. And for example, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom have files scattered all over the place in different folders. Do I just transfer the application or do I need to hunt down all the associated bits and pieces? It would be too simple an answer to tell me "just transfer the stuff you want". I want to be sure to include those cryptically named things I don't KNOW I want. I assume most of the stuff labeled Windows will come on the new machine, but I'm still afraid I'll choke up the new one by transferring unnecessary crap from the old one. Web searches have only turned up tutorials on HOW to transfer, not WHAT.
    Any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    BigDroner, May 17, 2018
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  2. D85374
    d85374 Win User

    Transfering files to a new Windows 10 computer

    This transfer is to a BRAND NEW computer not a download upgrade, so again is there a fast way to transfer files easily?
     
    d85374, May 18, 2018
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  3. PHOTODEMON
    photodemon Win User
    Transfering files to a new Windows 10 computer

    Andre- is there any way that by doing this to transfer all files from a older Windows 7 machine to a new Windows 10 machine that you accidentally revert your Windows 10 to Windows 7. I imagine I would choose back-up a System Image and use 'Let me Choose"
    I would probably click everything it shows me because I would be afraid to leave anything behind and I'm not sure what every part does.

    Is there anything I need to know? Ie don't choose x on the C drive?

    And when I restore these files to get them on the new machine I choose in the "original location?"

    I wish Windows 10 had Easy Transfer!

    Uggh
     
    photodemon, May 18, 2018
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