How to migrate Windows 10 to a new PC

1. Clone your OS

If the new computer has the same hardware or similar hardware as the old computer, you can create a backup of the system using the Ghost program or Acronis program and install it directly to the new computer. If the two programs are not compatible with your computer or the cloning process fails to complete, you can try a different Windows 10 cloning tool. For more information, you can check out this guide on the best OS cloning software to install on your Windows computer. If the new computer has a different setup then the old one, follow the second method listed below.

2. Use File History

For this method you need to have: Steps for migrating: You can see how easy it is to migrate Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 to a new computer. You just have to be sure to create the proper backups before you start the migration process and everything should work as it did on your previous computer. If you have any questions or ideas on how to transfer Windows 10 to a new computer and you’d like to share them with us, you can use the comment section below. RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT:

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