You would want to move more than a few files when you are moving to a new computer (replacing your old one). The ideal outcome would be the transfer of all of your files, images, user profiles, accounts, favorites, bookmarks, emails, and everything else you own and utilize. You could even want to transfer the actual programs from your old computer. We go over everything below.

Using a USB stick or USB external drive to transfer files

Typically, a USB stick (or USB external hard drive) is used to transfer files to another computer. Copying files to the USB drive is as easy as copying them to any other folder—all you have to do is attach it to the computer.

After that, you transfer the USB drive to the second computer and copy the contents onto the newly installed PC.

In conclusion, transferring a large number of files from one computer to another is a good use for an external drive or USB stick.

But moving all of your information from one computer to another is not a good idea because that gets very difficult or impossible to accomplish by hand.

File transfers via Dropbox and OneDrive in the cloud

Using a cloud sync program like Dropbox or OneDrive is an additional method of manual file transmission.

The procedure is the same as using a USB drive (as previously explained), except instead of copying files to a USB drive, you use Dropbox, OneDrive, or other cloud sync applications to copy files to another computer.

The majority of these tools operate comparably. On your computer, there’s a folder that synchronizes with every other computer you own. A file that you place in that folder will eventually show up on the other machine.

Hence, all you would have to do is add the desired files to your Dropbox or OneDrive folder. Eventually, those files would appear in the Dropbox or OneDrive folder on the other computer.

How to automatically move EVERY file from one PC to another

Ultimately, using an automatic transfer application that handles the entire procedure for you is the only surefire way to ensure you have all of your files, as well as the easiest way to accomplish the transfer. No messing around with Cloud or USB drives, no losing files, and not just files—everything.

How to move all files from one computer to another: 

• On the computer you are moving from, run Zinstall WinWin.
• Note: Zinstall WinWin is available here.
• Using Zinstall WinWin, launch the new machine.
• For the PCs to link, no setting is required; it happens automatically.
• You don’t need anything more if the PCs are already connected to the same router, Internet, or wireless connection.
• Use an Ethernet or network cable to connect the PCs if they are not currently connected.
• Press the Advanced menu to choose the files and applications you want to move. You can skip the Advanced menu if all you want to do is transfer everything.
• To begin the transfer, click “Go” on the newly installed Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.

That is all!

Now you can simply let it handle the transfer. You don’t have to physically search for your data or reinstall your programs, nor do you need to sit close to the computer.

However, it is irreplaceable if you have to move to a different machine.

It can make the transfer to a new computer easy and enjoyable by preventing hours of laborious work and guaranteeing that no files or data are lost.

When you only need to transfer a few files, this type of solution is not appropriate (you may transfer data for free or at a low cost using the previously mentioned options).