Windows 10: moving to a new computer

Discus and support moving to a new computer in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My current desktop is on life support, if I buy a new desktop can I just pull the root drive from my dying machine , put it in the new one and expect... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by RJMe, Feb 22, 2020.

  1. RJMe Win User

    moving to a new computer


    My current desktop is on life support, if I buy a new desktop can I just pull the root drive from my dying machine , put it in the new one and expect everything including all the APPS to work ?

    :)
     
  2. Romel Ram Win User

    Moving outlook to a new windows 10 computer

    Hi,

    We understand that you'd like to move all your files from the server to your new computer. For us to properly assist you, we'd like to ask some questions:

    • Are you using Office 365 for Business for your server?
    • Are you planning to move all your Office and Outlook files to your new computer?
    • Is your new computer a personal computer or connected to your domain?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Romel Ram, Feb 22, 2020
    #2
  3. Andre Da Costa, Feb 22, 2020
    #3
  4. moving to a new computer

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Feb 22, 2020
    #4
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