Transferring data from old PC to new

[imsam9022]

Hi I wanted to know how I could transfer data from a old PC to a new PC. I will be transferring a lot of data so I want it in the easiest way. I don't know too much about this area. I'm transferring form wi down 10 to 11 if that helps.is it like a phone where you use an app?

[arianwen27]

I'd just say get a USB drive and copy your files yourself. Unlike with a phone, you can't just move one PC to another automatically and have things work. Programs do exist for this, but I'd just say install all your programs, then using a USB drive, transfer all your files to it, then to your new pc.

[imsam9022]

Can I plug in the hard drive or ssd from the old to the new and transfer like that. Is the usb way difficult or take lots of time

[arianwen27]

Yeah you can. If you're confident with pc parts, you can plug the old drive into the new pc so you have 2 drives in your new pc, boot the new drive, then copy your data over as if it was a giant usb drive.

The usb way is just "ok I need my documents, copy those to the usb, plug usb into new pc, copy documents to new pc"

[imsam9022]

Okay thanks for your help

[johnz237]

Also, retailers such as Currys offer data transfers if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

[imsam9022]

Oh thank you. I might do that then.

[JAMES4578]

Hi @imsam9022  Depends if you are wanting more than just files transferred.  other than the advice already mentioned  another option for files is to use a cloud service and for Microsoft pc's One Drive works well and just copy files over  to the Hard Drive. works pretty similarly though to Flash Drive though quicker if Files already on service.   There is also  Data Transfer cable but will not move everything over if more than files desired and specialised software.  Some information here https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/windows11/how-to-transfer-programs-and-files-to-a-ne...

You may wish to use store though as suggested .  personally I just transfer the files.

[imsam9022]

Okay thank you for your help