Data transfer old PC Win 7 to new PC Win10

Considering buying PC Mover professional to do the data transfer from my old laptop to new laptop. (Win7 to Win10)
5 users are set up on old laptop so there is a lot of data to be transferred.
Looking for best transfer and I think PC Mover Professional might be the solution.
Comments?

Comments

  • Whatever you do, back it up first

  • Macrium Reflect has worked for me. Though if it's a major jump in OS and hardware, I'd always advise just starting from fresh for long-term stability.

  • I'm unfamiliar with that software but in general it's a good idea to start from a clean slate.

    Who has 5 users on one laptop?!

  • +2

    Enable "View hidden files"

    Enable "View hidden OS files"

    Copy Users folder from Windows drive.

    Doesn't Windows already have a tool to do this?

  • https://www.easeus.com/download.htm works for me. But yeah, backup first. Win 10 is not the most stable or accommodating OS. See https://www.askwoody.com/

    • Windows 10 has been good for me. All os have bugs with new software. Patch, update, stay current with software will provide with a more secure environment.
      Just remember that support only lasts for 2 iterations. So next version comes and windows 7 is out.

  • +1

    Windows easy transfer, very easy to use and free. Windows 7 has it by default. Windows 10 doesn't. Just copy the exe file from windows 7 into windows 10 and then run easy transfer in Windows 10.

    More info here https://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-10/transfer-files-f…

    • Very helpful information, thanks

  • Why not just start fresh and put your old laptop on a portable HD. There’s no way you’ll need everything

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