Windows 10: migrating from old computer to new computer

Discus and support migrating from old computer to new computer in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I used zinstall to migrate. It took many hours to migrate and when it was done the new computer had a new name and the new user account only had 4... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by mebak715, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. mebak715 Win User

    migrating from old computer to new computer


    I used zinstall to migrate. It took many hours to migrate and when it was done the new computer had a new name and the new user account only had 4 items in it. I looked around and found the old user account along with partial copies of the old user. What I want to know is how I combine the old accounts and then get them to be the primary user account?

    :)
     
    mebak715, Sep 3, 2020
    #1
  2. LUVSITE Win User

    Migration from old computer to new computer

    My old computer is dying and I am about to buy a new one. I am a 73 year old disabled vet with difficulties and I need a migration program that will transfer everything for me. I understand they will not transfer security programs. I prefer to move everything
    from the old computer to a backup external hard drive, then move everything from the external drive to the new computer. Can someone recommend the best migration program for this?
     
    LUVSITE, Sep 3, 2020
    #2
  3. wals4 Win User
    Migration to a new computer

    All this makes sense. The new computer has all the latest Office apps (Word, Exel, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.) so they can just grab whatever files I need from OneDrive. I still have a few files on the hard drive but as you say I can copy and paste those
    into the new machine. I plan to continue use of the old computer, but of course in a limited capacity. I guess the favorites list on Microsoft Edge can migrate the same copy-and-paste way --- I've spent a long time accumulating links on that favorites list.

    Thanks much
     
    wals4, Sep 3, 2020
    #3
  4. RyoTakagi Win User

    migrating from old computer to new computer

    Migration from old computer to new computer

    The migrator I recommended transfers absolutely everything. All your programs, files, and applications. You will have to take out the Hard drive and re-insert it into the new computer. I am not sure about the program you have mentioned. I would suggest
    checking reviews and the official page for extra details.

    Hope this helps!
     
    RyoTakagi, Sep 3, 2020
    #4
Thema:

migrating from old computer to new computer

Loading...
  1. migrating from old computer to new computer - Similar Threads - migrating old computer

  2. Migrate from Old Windows 7 Computer to New Windows 10 Computer

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    Migrate from Old Windows 7 Computer to New Windows 10 Computer: I'm helping my daughters family move from he old W7 laptop to a new W10 laptop. The old one only had her user account. The new one will have additional users.I'm tried to determine the best approach to move data and programs from the old to new laptop and set up new users....
  3. transfer data from old computer to new computer

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    transfer data from old computer to new computer: How do I transfer my data from my usb to my new computer? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/transfer-data-from-old-computer-to-new-computer/3f750332-54ba-4c01-a19b-dc8104de7a6c
  4. New computer with same microsoft login as old computer. Can't migrate system

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    New computer with same microsoft login as old computer. Can't migrate system: I downloaded and installed Win 10 to a new computer from Microsoft so that I could use PC Trans to migrate my system and accounts and files from my old machine to my new machine. However, since my email address and password are the same, PC Trans thinks they're the same...
  5. Transfering from old computer to new.

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    Transfering from old computer to new.: We are trying to transfer all the address book/contacts from an older computer with Outlook to a new one. The new Outlook won't transfer the addresses or phone numbers just the names. How can we get around that? We are using an external drive to make transfers....
  6. new / old computer

    in Windows 10 Support
    new / old computer: A friend found it on the shelf and gave it to me (ex hubby's) while it was bought used , it hadn't even been Activated . She couldn't find the adapter but that wasn't a problem, I have a couple of adapters that worked. (She's and Apple and penguin fan) It hadn't been...
  7. Migration to a new computer

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    Migration to a new computer: I have a Windows 10 OS on my current computer. I bought a new computer with Windows 10 installed. I want to migrate files/apps/programs from the old computer to the new one in the simplest way possible without investing in any transfer software. Many of my files/documents are...
  8. Migration from old computer to new computer

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    Migration from old computer to new computer: My old computer is dying and I am about to buy a new one. I am a 73 year old disabled vet with difficulties and I need a migration program that will transfer everything for me. I understand they will not transfer security programs. I prefer to move everything from the old...
  9. Migrating to new computers

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    Migrating to new computers: We need to migrate our data and programs to new computers. One source computer runs XP, the other runs Win 10 Pro x64 (winver 1703); both destination computers run Win 10 Pro x64. What's the best way to go about it? I understand there is software designed to help. 88869
  10. Migrate to new computer

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    Migrate to new computer: My daughter just upgraded her Surface Pro 2 to a Surface Pro 4. Is there an easy way to migrate all her info/programs/data to the new computer? 66290