Windows 10: Laptop replacement - issues with app transfer - different windows versions

Hello,My main laptop has been a Windows 10 for home Dell XPS. The laptop developed a hardware issue doesn't prevent current use but ultimately requires replacement. Thankfully I was covered under a support package. Due to unavailable part, the laptop is being replaced lucky!.The replacement laptop is pre-installed with Windows 11. I am in process of transferring all my files and software to this new laptop prior to wiping and returning the faulty one. Both laptops use the same microsoft account, I have microsoft 365 for family and can have the extra device. Most of the transfer has bee

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XP replacement for aging laptops

If Windows compatibility isn't a requirement, I recommend Linux Mint for those laptops:

• It is available in 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

• There are different editions that have different GUIs/desktops: Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, Xfce. Mint is not a "one size fits all" o.s.

• The Xfce edition was specifically designed for machines that have lower-end hardware: slower CPU, less memory, not-so-great video.

• The installers are "live" discs: you can boot the PC from disc, load Mint, and take it for a spin without touching your hard drive. This will let you check if your hardware is supported. If you decide that you like it, there's in Install icon on the desktop.

• Linux Mint comes with a wide range of software preinstalled including Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, Pidgin, and GIMP. Additional software that isn't installed by default can be downloaded using the package manager (think "App Store").

I installed the MATE edition on my sister-in-law's 4-year-old Lenovo Thinkpad, and Mint nailed down all the drivers without any help from me. It runs great, and her laptop is a lot more secure than it would be with any version of Windows.

 

USB Transfer to Laptop

Hello Judy,

I suggest you to copy all the files to a flash drive from the laptop.
You may create a new folder on your desktop and name that folder as per your choice.

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  Perform the steps to transfer the files from laptop to desktop.
  
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  Plug in the flash drive and wait for it to get detected.
  
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  Now, open the flash drive and Right Click on the files that you want to transfer and select “Copy”.
  
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  Now, open the folder on desktop and Right Click on an empty space in the folder and select “Paste”.
  
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  Similarly, you can transfer all other files.
  

As per the file size you can also use an external drive instead of a flash drive and transfer the data.



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

SLI with different cards

Here is what is did
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:/ i dont get this doe ?

okay ive done the same thing as you but i cant put the file back into the folder

• Copy nvlddmkm.sys in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_5518e59e8d3b48f4\ to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ and replace the existing one.

that thing