Windows 10: Which folders should I backup to my new computer?

Hi, finally after 10+ years I have a new computer and a fresh install of Windows (previously I just updated from Windows 7 to Windows 10) and am wondering which folders I should backup ready for the new one?

Previously I would’ve just transferred my entire user profile but it’s 50GB or so and full of things I don’t need, or things like Edge’s cache.

I’m guessing the entire of both Program Files folders, plus the Windows folder (except maybe the fonts folder) can safely be ignored? Thank you

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Having trouble restoring from a windows 10 backup to a new computer

Hi Tim,

You can restore files from a backup from another computer by following the steps below:

• Select the Start button, then select Control Panel >
  System and Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
  
• Choose Select another backup to restore files from, and then follow the steps in the wizard. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

This files will be restored in a folder having the "Username" of the one who created the file. To find the restored files:

• Select the Start button, then select Computer.
• Double-click the icon of the drive that the files are saved on, for example
  C:\.
• Double-click the Users folder. You will see a folder for each user account.
• Double-click the folder for the user name that was used to create the backup. The restored files will be in the various folders based on where they were located originally.

After performing the steps, kindly share with us the result.

 

Stolen laptop recovery of files from it's backup to new computer

If you have a system image, see the reply from Bill Smithers.

If you have "files and folders " backed up, here are the instructions from the Help system:

(for clickable links, open "Help & Support" and search for <<restore files>>

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Restore files from a backup
You can restore backed-up versions of files that are lost, damaged, or changed accidentally. You can also restore individual files, groups of files, or all of the files that you have backed up.

1. Click to open Backupand Restore.
   
2. Do one of the following:
   
   • To restore your files, click Restore my files.
     
   • To restore the files of all users, click Restore all users' files.
     If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
     
3. Do one of the following:
   
   • To browse the contents of the backup, click Browse for files or
     Browse for folders.
     
     When you are browsing for folders, you won't be able to see the individual files in a folder. To view individual files, use the
     Browse for files option.
     
   • To search the contents of the backup, click Search, type all or part of a file name, and then click
     Search.
     
   Tips
   
   • If you are searching for files or folders associated with a specific user account, you can improve search results by typing the location of the file or folder in the
     Search for box. For example, to search for all JPG files that were backed up, type
     JPG in the Search for box. To only search for JPG files associated with the user Bill, type
     C:\Users\Bill\JPG in the Search for box.
     
   • You can use wild card characters such as *.jpg to search for all JPG files that were backed up.
     

To restore a backup made on another computer

1. 
   
   You can restore files from a backup that was created on another computer running
   Windows Vista or Windows 7.
   
2. Click to open Backup and Restore.
   
3. Click Select another backup to restore files from, and then follow the steps in the wizard.
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   

To find files that were restored from a backup made on another computer

1. 
   
   If you are restoring files from a backup that was made on another computer, the files will be restored in a folder under the user name that was used to create the backup. If the user names are different, you will need to navigate to the folder where the
   files are restored. For example, if your user name was Molly on the computer that the backup was made on but your user name is
   MollyC on the computer that the backup is being restored on, the restored files will be saved in a folder labelled
   Molly. You can find the restored files by following these steps:
   
2. Click to open Computer.
   
3. Double-click the icon of the drive that the files are saved on, for example C:\.
   
4. Double-click the Users folder.
   
   You will see a folder for each user account.
   
5. Double-click the folder for the user name that was used to create the backup.
   
   The restored files will be in the various folders based on where they were located originally.
   

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

hmmm?
Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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