Migrating apps, and data to the Windows 10 new system How do you get your old settings, apps and data from the old laptop to the new one. I read that Windows does not have any migrations tool built in. Is Laplink a good solution?

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Gnart · Accepted Answer

Generally data can be copied over to the new laptop. Any method will work: Laplink, the old copy to usb, Windows share (drag-n-drop), etc...

Data such as your email, you have to import or download properly buy configuring your email account on the new computer.

Reinstall your software - some old software may not run on the new OS.

Kurtedward · Answer

I upgraded this laptop to Windows 10 for free, the process kept all my programs and data.

spdmidtown · Answer

1. get an transfer usb cable
2. do a full windows file transfer (replace old backups)
3. do a windows backup to a usb drive
4. get mywd cloud

SilasK · Answer

Not sure if I follow this question since I upgraded 3 machines (2 desktops & 1 laptop) to Windows 10 (All from Windows 7 Home Edition). All of the profiles on each machine seems to have been migrated without loss of any personalization. If this question is related to migrating from Windows 8.1, I don't know. Also, I did NOT update any of my profiles to use an Online ID - I, only use Local Accounts.

Answered by SilasK 10 years ago

DavecoInNY · Answer

If you did an "Upgrade" from Windows 8.1, 8, or 7, all your apps migrate. If you did a clean install, then you are starting fresh, no data, apps, or settings will be saved. Create a Microsoft account, and you can get your apps you purchased from there, otherwise no migration with Clean Install, only Upgrade. Hope that makes sense.

Answered by DavecoInNY 10 years ago

Phil · Answer

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