Easily Migrate Windows 10 from One PC to Another in 2026🔥

User Case: Need to Migrate Windows 10 to a New PC

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When your computer starts to become slower and slower or even crashes occasionally after a few years of use, you may want to change to a new computer. The problem you may face is how you can transfer Windows to another PC. And how to transfer Windows 10 from one PC to another while keeping the Windows 10 programs and files the same as the old PC?

If you are an office worker with computers both at home and in the office, you may want the systems to remain the same. If you just want a simple backup of all data and systems in case the computer crashes or gets hit by a virus. If you want to upgrade your HDD to SSD, one thing you need is to transfer the Windows 11/10 system.

If you have any of the above needs, this post from EaseUS will provide you with the best way to transfer Windows 10 from one PC to another. Keep reading!

Does Windows 10 Have a Migration Tool

Yes, Windows comes with a migration tool - Windows Easy Transfer, that makes it easy to transition from previous versions of the operating system. This tool is based on powerful software that scans your device and identifies the programs, files, and settings that need to be migrated.

However, Windows Easy Transfer is not available in Windows 10 and replaced by Laplink PCmover, it is not free, and you need to pay about $40. Do not worry. You will have a better tool for transferring Windows 10 to a new PC. Keep reading.

Best Windows 10 Cloning/Migration Software - EaseUS Disk Copy

EaseUS Disk Copy has been 100% capable of cloning all kinds of storage drives (HDD, SSD...) to others on both Windows desktops and laptops. It can easily transfer your Windows OS to another PC or migrate Windows 10 to SSD. In addition, it allows you to copy data from one hard drive to another without losing data.

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Windows 11/10/8/7

Key Features of EaseUS Disk Copy

• Transfer systems without re-installing
• Clone a hard drive with bad sectors
• Full system or selected data duplication, automatic partition alignment
• Transfer OS from one SSD to another
• Support for both basic and dynamic disks

Whether you want to clone your hard drive or move Windows 10 to another PC, EaseUS Disk Copy can suit you well. You can download it on your computer to help you perform different tasks.

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How to Clone Windows 10 to Another PC Without Losing Anything

Please follow the steps below to transfer Windows 10 to another computer:

♥️Important: Before cloning, you are supposed to do some preparation to make the process smooth:

• Back up all data on your new PC's hard drive.
• Connect the new hard drive to your old computer properly.
• Download the EaseUS Disk Copy disk cloning tool on your old Windows 10 PC.

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Windows 11/10/8/7

Before cloning:

• If your computer has only one slot, connect the target disk to your machine via a USB-to-SATA/NVMe adapter.
• If your computer has an extra slot, install the target disk into the empty slot properly, and make sure it is compatible.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Disk Copy and choose Disk Mode.

Install EaseUS Disk Copy cloning software on your Windows computer, then launch it and select Disk Mode from the left panel.

Step 2. Select the source drive.

Select the drive you want to copy, then click Select.

Step 3. Choose the target disk.

Choose the disk that you want to clone data to, and click Select. Note that the used space of the source disk should be less than the target disk capacity.

*At this step, you can also click the option "Save as an image file" to store your disk as a compressed image file, which can be restored without any data loss.

Step 4. Adjust disk layout.

Specify the target disk layout as your preference. You can choose among:

• Autofit the disk: makes some changes by default on the destination disk layout so that it can work at its best.
• Copy as the source: create a 1-to-1 copy of your source disk; the layout is the same as the source disk.
• Edit disk layout: allows you to manually resize/move the partition layout on this destination disk.

*If the target disk is an SSD, the option "Auto-alignment to 4K" will be checked automatically to optimize the performance of your SSD.

Step 5. Start cloning.

Click Proceed, and a message will appear, warning you that data will be lost. Confirm the message by clicking Continue.

Now, it will start executing the cloning task.

*The time it takes to clone a hard drive depends on how much data is on the source disk, and it will also be affected by the disk types, USB connection, etc.

📚What to do After Cloning? - Boot the new PC from the cloned hard drive

After cloning, you can get an exact copy of your old hard drive, which includes the Windows 10 OS, settings, and other applications. 

• Disconnect the new cloned hard drive.
• Install it on your new PC.
• Restart your new PC and boot it from the new cloned hard drive.

Now your new PC will run smoothly on the original Windows 10 OS without any issue.

Clean Installing vs. Windows 10 Migration Tool

Clean installing vs. Windows 10 Migration Tool is always a big question for those who are planning to switch from an older version of Windows to the latest one. Should you go for a clean install or use the Migration Tool in Windows 10? There are good and bad points in both cases.

• Clean Installing

A clean installation is a process of formatting a drive and installing Windows from scratch on that drive. A clean installation is recommended when installing Windows on a new hard drive or when you want to remove everything from an existing hard drive and start over with a fresh install of Windows. 

📑Note: It is an error-prone process, especially for computer green hands. Besides the complicated progress, all settings, installed applications, and user profiles of previous Windows 10 are gone. You need to configure everything from scratch.

• Windows 10 Migration Tool

Migration is the process of moving your files, programs, and settings from your current version of Windows to Windows 10. The Windows 10 migration tool will handle all the heavy lifting for you. All you need to do is choose what you want to keep, and the tool will take care of the rest. Migration is the recommended option for most people because it's faster and easier.

📑Note: It can perfectly overcome the shortcomings of a clean installation. Within several clicks, you can transfer Windows 10 and its user profile to the target disk without reinstalling it.

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Conclusion

That is all about how to migrate Windows 10 from one PC to another. In this post, we compare the pros and cons of Clean installing and Windows 10 Migration Tool, and also give you the best PC clone software - EaseUS Disk Copy and how to use it to migrate Windows 10 to new PC. Before buying, you can also download it for free to try it out, so what are you waiting for? Get moving now.

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Windows 11/10/8/7

People Also Ask

1. How to transfer Windows 10 License to a New PC?

Transferring a Windows 10 license key will require two steps:
Firstly, you will need to find out which type of license you currently have installed and then will deactivate the license on this computer. 
Secondly, you will need to install the program on your PC device.
Full step guide: How to Transfer Windows 11/10 License to Another PC

2. Can I Transfer Files from PC to PC Using a USB Cable?

Yes. Connecting two computers with a specific type of USB cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine to another. The PC data transfer cable has a small electronic circuit in the middle allowing the two PCs to talk to each other.

3. What to do before transferring to a new computer?

Before transferring to a new computer, you should create a backup of your old computer, clear these unwanted files and data to avoid taking much space on the new PC, and most importantly, choose a reliable data transaction tool, like EaseUS Disk Copy.