About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about transfer methods focus on moving files and settings between computers, often using Windows Easy Transfer or similar tools. Users share experiences with transferring data from older Windows versions like XP or 8.1 to newer systems, and caution that adware or unwanted programs can be carried over if not careful. Topics include choosing between external drives, internal drives, or transfer cables, and the importance of selecting the right method to avoid reinfecting a clean system. The tag covers practical advice on how to execute a transfer, what to watch out for, and which method works best for different scenarios.
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    Windows 10 Transfer file to new computer

    I have a Hp desktop running updated w10 home. I need to transfer all files to new Dell XPS 8900 running w10 pro. What is the best way to do this.
    • wvman80
    • Thread
    • computer setup dell file transfer home hp desktop migration pro transfer method update windows 10
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Windows Easy Transfer

    I would like to transfer files/settings etc from my old pc to a new one using Windows Easy Transfer. The old pc is running Windows 8.1 and I’m assuming the new one is too. I have looked at a couple of videos online, and they clearly show that once opened you will be prompted to select what...
    • Wendylou
    • Thread
    • administrator backup computer setup file management file transfer migration new computer old computer settings transfer software issues tech support transfer method troubleshooting windows 8.1 windows easy transfer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Transferring adware to new computer

    I have a new Dell Inspirion 540 computer (running Windows 7) that is now infected with Adware-Isearch. When I transferred the files from my old computer which runs Windows XP using a Belkins Easy Transfer cable, the adware was transferred over. When I run McAffee antivirus, the Adware-Isearch...
    • VictorV
    • Thread
    • adware antivirus backup clean install computer safety custom transfer dell documents file transfer flash drive infection malware mcafee migration photos security transfer transfer method windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. sunrisecc

    Windows 7 Easy File Transfer

    I intend to use the Win 7 East File Transfer when I upgrade from Vista Ultimate to Win 7 pro. I intend to use the clean install method. If I add a second physical internal hard drive, can I use that instead of a physical external drive? All documentation always refer to an external drive. I...
    • sunrisecc
    • Thread
    • application backup clean install dual drives eft external drive file transfer hard drive installation internal drive migration settings import tech support transfer method upgrade user experience windows 7 windows pro windows vista
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows Vista need file from xp machine to vista machine

    i just bought a new computer loaded with vista, i need to swap all my music and video files from my xp machine to the new vista os. i cant really afford, nor do i need/want to setup a permanent network between the two. anybody have any suggestions?
    • Unregistered
    • Thread
    • computer setup file transfer migration music files network software solutions transfer method video files windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support