Windows Server Transfer | How to Transfer Applications from One Windows Server to Another

How to transfer applications from one Windows Server to another? How to perform a safe and sound Windows Server transfer? You can migrate applications from one Windows Server to another, including Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012, Server 2016, and Server 2019. Move wanted programs with the help of EaseUS Todo PCTrans.

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  1. Best Windows Server Application Migration Tool
  2. How to Transfer Windows Server Applications (2 Ways)
  3. Conclusion - To Sum Up the Content
  4. Windows Server Application Transfer FAQs

When you get ready with your new Windows Server 2016/2019, how to transfer old Windows Server 2003, 2008, or 2012 files and applications to Windows Server 2016/2019? Is it hard to transfer applications from one Windows Server to another? It only takes a few steps to move wanted files and programs to another Server with the help of the Windows Server migration tool. See more details in the following part.

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Best Application Migration Tool - EaseUS Todo PCTrans

Among all the data migration tools, EaseUS stands out for its easiness and effectiveness. This one-click PC transfer software helps automatically migrate your files from one computer to another without data loss. Using this transfer tool, you can easily remove your panic of loading your photos, music, and videos one by one. What's more, this PC transfer software can safely transfer programs from one computer to another.

Also, it is an excellent way to transfer large files, especially those application files or Server files that take up much disk space. It has many highlights, get more information in the table.

Highlights Detailed Information
Wide OS compatibility Supports Windows 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019
Support many applications Supports Adobe software, Apple applications, AutoCAD, Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, PDFCreator, TeamViewer, and more
Easy to use It only takes a few steps to transfer applications from one Windows Server to another.
Flexible Migration Windows Server users can flexibly transfer data, files, installed applications between server computers via PC to PC, and Backup & Restore modes.
Various Transfer Modes PC to PC, Application Migration, and Backup & Restore modes enable Windows Server users to flexibly migrate files, applications, software, etc., between old and new computers.

How to Transfer Applications from One Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 to Another 

Here, we'll learn how to perform Windows Server application migration and transfer applications from the old Server to another new Server. These solutions work for Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, and even Server 2016, 2019. 

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Transfer Applications from One Server to Another with Network

If your network works well, this is the best way to move Windows Server applications easily. The applications will be transferred to the new Server, becoming installed on it without reinstallation.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your computer. Click "App Migration".

select app migration

Step 2. Select the Apps or programs that you want to transfer.

All movable applications will be listed and be marked as "Yes". Then select the destination. Choose the external device or another local drive as your destination.

select the app and the destination

Step 3. Transfer the Apps. Click "Transfer" to start the process.

click transfer to start app migration

Transfer Applications from One Server to Another Without Network

You can also migrate applications through the 100% free "Backup & Restore" mode if the network doesn't work well. You can create backups of your files, programs & account and automatically export them from the source PC to the target PC.

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Step 1. Create a backup file. 

1. Connect your USB (flash) drive/external hard drive to your source computer. Launch Todo PCTrans, click "Backup & Restore > Start" on the main screen.

Transfer files via backup and restore - step 1

2. Select "Data Backup" to move on.

Transfer files via backup & restore - step 2

3. Hover over "Applications", "Files" and "Accounts" columns to choose the specific data, applications, etc., and click "Back up" to create a backup file. 

Transfer files via backup and restore - step 3

Step 2. Recover via the created backup file.

1. Plugin your USB drive which stores the created backup file to the target PC.

Ensure your target PC has EaseUS Todo PCTrans, open PCTransImage and double-click the backup file. Otherwise, click PCTrans_setup.exe to install this tool.

Transfer files from PC to PC via backup & restore - step 1

2. Now, you can select Applications/Files/Accounts you want to restore. Click "Restore".

Transfer files from via image - step 2

3. Wait a while and click "OK" to finish the restore process.

Transfer files via image - step 3

Conclusion

Transferring applications in Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 is a piece of cake. All you need is EaseUS Todo PCTrans - this all-in-one data and application migration tool. This program provides you with the simplest ways to get your new computer loaded.

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Windows Server Application Transfer FAQs

If you still have problems when you are migrating Server applications and files, you can read the frequently asked question below to get additional help.

How do I move a program from one server to another?

To move a program from one server to another:

Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both PCs.

Step 2. Connect two Windows Server computers.

Step 3. Select apps, programs, and software and transfer to the target computer

Step 4. Click Transfer to start the transferring process. 

How do I copy files from one Windows server to another?

Here is how to copy files from one Windows server to another:

Step 1. Open EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both of your computers. Choose  PC to PC.

Step 2. Follow the interface guides to complete the connection between the two computers. Also, you need to confirm the transfer direction as you want.

Step 3. Click Files > Transfer to copy all the files from one server to another. Or you can click Edit to select files at the files column > Finish > Transfer to migrate specific data you have chosen.

Step 4. Wait for the process finishes. PCTrans will transfer files at a fast speed. It won't take too long.

Can you transfer programs from one computer to another?

Yes, you can. You can easily tranfer wanted programs like Adobe software, Apple applications, AutoCAD, Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, PDFCreator, TeamViewer, Steam games, and more to the wanted computer. All you need is download EaseUS Todo PCTrans.

What is the best Windows Server migration tool?

Top 3 Best Windows Server migration tools:

  • Top 1. EaseUS Todo PCTrans
  • Top 2. Zinstall WinServ
  • Top 3. Storage Migration Service

EaseUS PC transfer software is the best Windows Server migration tool. It ranks top for its easiness and excellence. This PC transfer software can meet your exact needs with options ranging from file selection to account settings.

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