Question Computer change over

[abletudu]

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?

 

[USAFRet]

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.

 

[abletudu]

what about the programs and shortcuts including photos, videos, contacts, etc.

 

[USAFRet]

what about the programs and shortcuts including photos, videos, contacts, etc.

Programs, no. REinstall.
When an application is installed, it makes dozens, sometimes hundreds, of entries in the Registry and elsewhere. The new OS knows nothing of these.

Shortcuts? They would need to be redone, because the files are no longer in the exact same place.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Programs etc will all have to be reinstalled. The photos, documents videos etc you should be able to copy to an external drive and over to the new pc.