Does Windows 10 have Windows Easy Transfer?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

Windows 10 does not have a built-in feature called Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer was a tool that was available in previous versions of Windows, such as Windows 7, to help users easily transfer files, settings, and programs from an old PC to a new one.

However, even though Windows 10 does not have Windows Easy Transfer, Microsoft has partnered with Laplink to provide a similar tool called PCmover Express. PCmover Express is a free tool that allows you to transfer selected files, folders, and more from your old Windows PC to your new Windows 10 PC.

PCmover Express is designed to make the process of transferring your files and settings as seamless as possible. It supports transferring files and settings from PCs running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 to a new Windows 10 PC.

To use PCmover Express, you will need to download and install the tool on both your old PC and your new Windows 10 PC. Once installed, you can follow the on-screen instructions to select the files, folders, and settings that you want to transfer. PCmover Express will then transfer these selected items from your old PC to your new PC over your local network.

It’s important to note that PCmover Express does not transfer installed programs. If you have programs installed on your old PC that you want to transfer to your new Windows 10 PC, you will need to reinstall them manually.

While PCmover Express can be a helpful tool for transferring your files and settings to a new Windows 10 PC, it’s always a good idea to back up your important files before starting the transfer process. This way, you can ensure that your files are safely backed up and can be easily restored if anything goes wrong during the transfer.

While Windows 10 does not have a built-in feature called Windows Easy Transfer, Microsoft has partnered with Laplink to provide PCmover Express—a tool that allows you to transfer selected files, folders, and more from your old PC to your new Windows 10 PC. It can be a useful tool for simplifying the transfer process, but it’s important to back up your files before starting the transfer.