In this article, we will see how to use Zinstall Windows Easy Transfer to transfer your profile, settings, documents, pictures, music, movies, favorites, wallpaper and other stuff to your new Windows 10 or Windows 8. Windows Easy Transfer was originally included in Windows 7, and allowed users to do a transfer from their old computer to a new one.
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Easy Transfer Cable: You need a special USB cable designed to work with Windows 8 and Windows Easy Transfer, and a USB port on each computer.If you do not have an Easy Transfer Cable, you can order one online or get one at an electronics store. The Easy Transfer Cable is supported on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 computers.
It was not always easy, and only transfer some of the files, without programs, but it was definitely better than nothing. In Windows 10 and Windows 8, Easy Transfer is no longer available out-of-the-box. Fortunately, Microsoft community has already created a 3rd-party Windows Easy Transfer alternative, as you will see below. Note: this guide relates to a transfer from one computer to another computer running Windows 10.
If you are upgrading to Windows 10 in-place, on the same physical computer, please see. How to use Windows Easy Transfer and copy files and documents to a Windows 10 or Windows 8 computer • Run on your current computer (the one you are transferring from). Note: You can.
It transfers your documents and settings. If you also want to transfer programs to your new Windows 10 PC, you should use, which transfers everything you have, including programs. • Run Zinstall Windows Easy Transfer on the new Windows 10 computer. • You don't need to do any configurations for the computers to connect - it's automatic • If the computers are already connect to same router, same Internet connection, or same wireless connection, you don't need anything else • If the computers are not connected at all, connect them with a network / Ethernet cable • If you'd like to select which files you want to transfer, press the Advanced menu. If you just want to transfer everything, you don't need to go to the Advanced menu. • Press 'Go' on the Windows 10 computer to start the transfer.
Depending on the amount of data you have, and your connection speed, the transfer may take a couple of hours - but you don't have to 'sit and stare' at it, as it will complete automatically. IMPORTANT: If you want not only your files, but also your programs, you can transfer programs as well. For that, use. Video tutorial - how to transfer to a new computer.