Trying to transfer data files from salvaged HDD Cant find AppData

I'm sorry if I haven't made myself more clear........

So the 1st image was the Data Files folder contents
The 2d image was of the Disk Drives showing up on my working desktop PC to which I have attached the hdd I removed from the old laptop. When I open to view the contents of the AppData folder on the screenshot it is empty.

The lis vol screen shot is below

Slartybart said:

I thought that too, except AppData shows in post 1



I'm not sure what's available, if data is where provlima thinks it is - that's why I wanted to see the disk management

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But now ... disk management doesn't show the external drive

Ok, try a different approach to disk management

Launch Command Prompt (Admin)

Method	Screen Shot
Quick Access menu Right click the Windows menu (logo) on the Taskbar Select Command Prompt (Admin) and yes to the UAC prompt

Enter the following commands

diskpart
lis dis
lis par
lis vol
exit

Post a screen shot of the Command Prompt window
then you can exit Command Prompt

Slartybart said:

What's on F:
If that's the old HDD, then that's where I would expect your User files to live (including AppData)

You might have to tuen on hidden files, as Berton suggested, to see that Appdata.

WOW...it was right there all the time!!!

I have included captures of the OS(F) drive contents
the user Jim contents
and the AppData file

What are the importan folders that have to be placed in the laptop drive and exactly which folder do they get inseted/pasted in??
I tried copying and pasting the Ser/Jim file into a temporary file in preparation for the file tranfers next week and got the message
confirm window replace below I assume I should click yes.......
Cant begin to express how much I appreciate your help with this project

Slartybart said:

No ... don't copy the old Jim wholesale to the new Jim, there are security files that might corrupt the new Jim. Unlikely because they are security features and would not copy anyway, but it's much safer just to copy the data files you need.

Please let me know what settings you think you need (what applications need settings copied)

I want the bookmarks from my Firefox browser, but I think that Firefox has a syncing feature

does yahoo and gmail store your email settings and contacts on their servers?

I would like to transfer all my iTunes settings and music files
are there any other basic settings I may be overlooking that would be wise to transfer?

Slartybart said:

FF Bookmarks might be easy
Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer | Firefox Help

Yahoo & Gmail only store your eMail files and maybe contacts
Do you use a desktop eMail client or just the web clients?

iTunes I know nothing about - music files, no brainier

Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos are the most common
Downloads maybe

Any other folders where you saved personal data. Any list is going to be a guess - you know what you use on your machine.
If someone was guessing about my stuff, they'd miss 90% of it because my setup is not standard.

Did you try the Easeus utility - this conversation might be moot if it worked well for you.

I will try the Easus utility............My friend I thank you very much for help me solve my problem and ease the transition to my new W10 laptop. I was avoiding upgrading to W10 but my bad laptop forced me into it.
You are a great asset to this forum. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Thanks again Jim