Question Computer change over

abletudu

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I am considering buying a new a new computer and would like to transfer everything from the old computer tom the new one except for the OS since the new one would already have that set up. What would be the best way to do this?
 

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I am considering buying a new a new computer and would like to transfer everything from the old computer tom the new one except for the OS since the new one would already have that set up. What would be the best way to do this?
Except for your personal data files, you can't.

There is no function or application to split out your applications and settings from the old OS, and apply that to a new PC.


For your personal files, save to a flash or external drive, and then copy to the new PC.