Transferring files from old pc to new pc

Question

I'm trying to figure out how to transfer my files from my old computer to a new computer

Answer 1

Hi! You can use OneDrive, External Drive, or the Windows Backup app, as Hudson mentioned.

OneDrive

1. On the Taskbar, click the ^ > Click the gray cloud > Sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. A window will appear asking which user folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads) you want to copy to OneDrive. Select and proceed.
3. Wait for all files to sync. You can click the cloud icon to see the progress.
4. On your new computer, sign in with your Microsoft account to OneDrive and follow the same procedure.

You can read more about OneDrive at:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/onedrive-video-tutorials-1f608184-b7e6-43ca-8753-2ff679203132

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-onedrive-579d71c9-fbdd-4d6a-80ba-d0fac3920aac

ATTENTION: OneDrive offers 5GB of free storage. If your files exceed 5GB, you will need to purchase more storage.

Windows Backup

Windows Backup was created to transfer data from one computer to another, and to back up files, settings, and customizations.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/tips/windows-backup

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-and-restore-with-windows-backup-87a81f8a-78fa-456e-b521-ac0560e32338

ATTENTION: To back up your files, it uses OneDrive storage. You also need space on OneDrive.