Transfer Programs from Windows 7 to Windows 10 [2 Ways]

"I planned to upgrade my computer from Windows 7 to the latest Windows 10, and I would like to keep all my programs. I know I can set up a new OS and reinstall all of them manually. But it is really a tedious job. So I was wondering if there is an efficient and easy way to transfer programs from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Or would I have to reinstall all of them?"

Microsoft ceases support to Windows 7, including technical support, software updates, security updates, or fixes. Computers are at higher risk of viruses and malware attacks without continuous software and security updates. EaseUS will offer you two workable methods to transfer programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10 in this passage.

How to Transfer Programs from Windows 7 to Windows 10

You have two choices to transfer programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10. The first one is the internal upgrade to Windows 11/10. You'd better make a safe backup and prepare enough unused space before OS updating. The second choice is to take advantage of this opportunity to replace your old PC with a new one. In this way, you'd better find a program migration tool to transfer installed programs, crucial data, and user settings to the new computer. 

Let's quickly go through the basic information before getting the full insight into the two methods:

Finding a reliable program that can help transfer programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10 efficiently and with ease is important. But which is the best one? To save you time and effort, we recommend full-featured EaseUS Todo PCTrans. Its "Backup & Restore" works best to transfer programs and files from the previous OS to the new OS after the Windows 11/10 upgrade in a new or local computer without paying. Now, you can download and try it.

Now, let's learn to how to use this tool to move programs from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

Method 1: Transfer Programs from PC to PC

Here we introduce another method for transferring programs from Windows 7 PC to Windows 11/10 PC. It has a "PC to PC" feature that can enable you to migrate the program, data, and user settings on the computer to another computer without re-installing. EaseUS Todo PCTrans supports transferring Microsoft Office, Skype, Adobe software, and other common programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10.

Download this helpful transfer software and follow the steps below to transfer programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10:

Step 1. Set Up the Old PC

• First, install and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans and select Data Transfer on the left panel of the main interface.

• Select "Transfer Directly" and click "Next" to continue. 

Step 2. Set Up the New PC

• Download and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on the new computer; select "This is New PC" and click "Next".

• Select "Transfer directly" and click "Next" to continue. 
• Select "Network" and click Next to continue. This will automatically scan the old PC. (Make sure the two PCs are connected to the same LAN.)

• Select the target PC and click Connect. Then, it will take some time to scan and analyze the data in old PC.

Step 3. Select the Apps to Transfer

• On the new PC, select the applications you want to transfer. Then, click "Transfer" to start.

Video Tutorial: Transfer Everything to New Windows 11/10

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Method 2: Internal Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Phase 1. Backup Programs and Files

The whole process is to create a backup file of the data, programs, and settings you want to transfer in Windows 11/10. If errors happen during the upgrade, you can immediately restore the backup file and retrieve the lost things.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your computer. Click "Data Transfer" on the main screen, select "This is Old PC" and click "Next."

Step 2. Choose the "Transfer via backup" method and click the "Next."

Step 3. Confirm the backup file name and backup location (Please save your files to a location where the new PC can access, like an external hard disk or shared network location.)

Step 4. Tick the Applications, Files, and Accounts that you wnat to backup. Click the "Backup" option to execute the process.

Step 5. Wait patiently till the backup procedure is done.

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Phase 2. Free up space for Windows 11/10 installation

As Microsoft said, you can free up space through external storage and local PC settings. These two methods are useful, but the process is a daunting task. If you want to clean up the junk files in Windows 10, you can use "Large File Cleanup," the free function of EaseUS PCTrans. After completing the above preparations, the next step is to follow the procedure to upgrade the OS. 

Step 1: Purchase Windows 11/10 Edition.

Step 2: Click "Start" > "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Update" > Check for updates

If there is something goes wrong during the upgrading process that causes data loss, use the backup file and retrieve the lost files as below:

Read More: How to Restore and Retrieve Backup File

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Conclusion

This article explores two ways to transfer programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10 using EaseUS Todo PCTrans, including performing an internal upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10 and transferring programs from Windows 7 PC to Windows 10/11 PC. We also offered step-by-step instructions to teach you how to complete the transfer process. EaseUS Todo PCTrans can transfer files, programs, and data to another computer or a different Windows system as a versatile transfer software. We hope this article can help you out and ease your worries. If you are interested in what else can EaseUS Todo PCTrans do, find the answer in the following passages:

FAQ About Migrating Programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10

If you have further problems transferring programs from Windows 7 to Windows 11/10, find the answers here. Each question is followed by the answer accordingly.

1. Can Windows 7 programs work on Windows 11?

Yes, the majority of Windows 7 programs can work with Windows 11 without any further configuration. However, if they start acting strangely, you can try reinstalling them in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode.

2. How can I transfer files from Windows 7 to Windows 11?

Suppose you want to transfer files from a Windows 7 PC to a Windows 11 PC. EaseUS Todo PCTrans can help you with that by using its "PC to PC" function. Download this tool and follow the simplified steps:

Step 1. Choose the "PC to PC" on the main screen of EaseUS Todo PCTrans, and select the right new and old PC(origin and destination of transfer data.)

Step 2. Join two PCs on the same LAN and enter the destination PC's verification code. Select the proper transmission direction, then press "Connect" to proceed.

Step 3. Select the target files you want to move under "Files" in the menu, click "Transfer," and wait till the process ends. 

3. How can I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing data?

If you want to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing data, download the "Media Creation Tool" and run the setup to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10. Then, select "Upgrade this PC now" from Windows 7 to Windows 10. In the end, choose "Keep personal files and apps" and press the Install button.