Are you looking for a Windows easy transfer tool? The Microsoft Easy Transfer is available for Windows 7/8/8.1, but which software should I use for transferring to Windows 11/10? EaseUS Todo PCTrans is the most useful and efficient Windows easy transfer tool for Windows 11/10 to migrate files, programs, photos, accounts and settings.
What will I lose when upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 11/10?
I've been learning about those good new features of Windows 11/10. If I decide to upgrade, what will I lose? I'm willing to follow the Windows 11/10 trend, but at the same time, I have been used to playing with my current Windows 7 computer which holds all the data, my favorites, photos, music, applications, email and many things I feel reluctant to abandon. So what's the best solution for me?
This article provides two transfer utilities for you, and there is a table to help you learn more about the two ways:
| Comparison | ||
| 📝File types | Files, folders, app settings | ✅Files, folders, app settings, ✅Apps, games, operating systems, and other data |
| 💻Operating system | Windows 7/8, Windows XP/Vista | ✅Windows 11/10 ✅Windows 8/7, Windows XP/Vista, and ever earlier versions |
| 🔢Operation difficulty | Relatively high | ✅Low |
| ⏱️Duration | 3-5 minutes | ✅1-3 minutes |
Windows Easy Transfer may not help you if you are a Windows 11/10 user.
The direct upgrade of Windows 7/8 to Windows 11/10 will somehow miscarry many of the existing data, files, email, and settings. But you can choose to save them by using EaseUS Todo PCTrans Free, which is the most useful and efficient tool to migrate items from one Windows-based system to Windows 11/10. This tool can transfer all applications (as well as the app settings), games, files, folders, photos, and videos from Windows 7 to Windows 10/11. What's more, you don't need to reinstall them on the new PC. Download it to try.
No matter whether the item transfer happens on one computer or two machines, EaseUS Todo PCTrans is capable of handling the process easily. There are two options designed for different demands, which can be realized through a connected network or by creating an image file.
Run Todo PCTrans on both of the two PCs and choose "PC to PC". The programs will detect another PC or through clicking "+" icon and input IP address to connect another PC. After successful connecting two PCs, we could select the specific data, folders, applications to transfer.
Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your source and target computers, connect both PCs via the internet.
1. At the "PC to PC" section, choose the transfer direction and click "Start" to continue.
2. Select your target computer via its device name, then enter its account password or verification code. Then click "Connect" to continue.
You can check the verification code on the right top of "PC to PC" mainscreen on the target computer.
Step 2. Select the categories Applications, Files, and Accounts to transfer via the internet.
If you want to transfer data selectively, click "Edit" under each category, and choose the specific items.
Step 3. Click "Transfer" to start transferring your apps/files/accounts from one computer to another computer via the Internet.
Launch Todo PCTrans, click "Backup & Restore" and "Data Backup", choose the folders, programs to create the image. Then copy the image to the targeted computer, run Todo PCTrans on the new system, choose "Data Restore ".
Learn from the video tutorial of transferring files, software to Windows 11/10 by using EaseUS Todo PCTrans:
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Windows Easy Transfer is a powerful file transfer program developed by Microsoft, which allows you to transfer files and settings from the old computer version to the new one on Windows 7/8/8.1.
1. On the local computer:
2. Input the files and settings on the new computer:
Windows Easy Transfer is not available in Windows 11/10. But it still works to transfer data among Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Windows Easy Transfer transfers only move program settings, not the applications themselves.
The next part lists some common issues related to Windows Easy Transfer. Continue to read if you are interested.
As we mentioned above, Windows Easy Transfer is not available in Windows 11 and Windows 10. So here are some questions to help with the transfer issues in Windows 11/10.
1. Is there any Windows 10 Easy Transfer alternative?
Yes, of course. Windows Easy Transfer is not available in Windows 10, so there are many alternatives in the market. EaseUS Todo PCTrans is a nice one. Compared to Windows Easy Transfer, EaseUS Todo PCTrans is multifunctional and can transfer programs/apps to another PC or another drive.
2. How to use Windows Easy Transfer?
Just follow the guide below to try:
3. Is Windows Easy Transfer available in Windows 10?
No, Windows Easy Transfer can only work on Windows 8/7 or Windows Vista, or Windows XP. It is not available in Windows 10 or Windows 11.
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