So, I am planning on doing some transferring between two computers...

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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    essenbe said:
    See if this is something you are looking for Free data transfer
    RussLogic64 said:
    I'll check it out. Still, do I need a cable, and if so, what kind?
    RussLogic64 said:
    Bringing this topic back up, I have a 128 GB USB. Now, I'd like to ask: how do I move my programs and their settings onto the USB drive? I ask because I am new at this.
    I am going to assume you used the link in the post by essenbe and that you are therefore using "laplink PCMover" (free version via Microsoft).

    This link is for the pdf of the user manual.
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    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #12

    WhyMe said:
    I am going to assume you used the link in the post by essenbe and that you are therefore using "laplink PCMover" (free version via Microsoft).

    This link is for the pdf of the user manual.
    Haven't even downloaded it yet. Will I need my USB?
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  3. Posts : 703
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #13

    @RussLogic64

    I've never used the program and haven't read the guide. If I was you, I'd probably have a look at what the guide says first. I'd be looking for instructions within to guide me through the whole process.
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  4. Posts : 490
    Windows 10 Pro
       #14

    RussLogic64 said:
    Bringing this topic back up, I have a 128 GB USB. Now, I'd like to ask: how do I move my programs and their settings onto the USB drive? I ask because I am new at this.
    Programs have to be installed on the new computer. You can tranfer the installers for them, but you cannot just copy them. Files you can copy (drag and drop) from the old computer to a usb drive or to OneDrive or Google Drive and then from there back to the new computer. You can Also use the Backup program in Windows 7 and restore in Windows 10 (there is a special program for that in Control Panel/System and Security/Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
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    Maybe this will help someone

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  6. Posts : 7
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #16

    Cbarnhorst said:
    Programs have to be installed on the new computer. You can tranfer the installers for them, but you cannot just copy them. Files you can copy (drag and drop) from the old computer to a usb drive or to OneDrive or Google Drive and then from there back to the new computer. You can Also use the Backup program in Windows 7 and restore in Windows 10 (there is a special program for that in Control Panel/System and Security/Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
    So I can't even copy the bookmarks of my internet browser?
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  7. Posts : 490
    Windows 10 Pro
       #17

    RussLogic64 said:
    So I can't even copy the bookmarks of my internet browser?
    Bookmarks are imported by the new browser.
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  8. Posts : 7
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Cbarnhorst said:
    Bookmarks are imported by the new browser.
    Can you go into details on how that works?
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  9. Posts : 490
    Windows 10 Pro
       #19

    RussLogic64 said:
    Can you go into details on how that works?
    Depends on the version of the browser. Windows 10 uses Edge by default and has IE11 on the Start menu. Look for the bookmark "star" and click it. Look for import favorites.
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  10. Posts : 703
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #20

    Cbarnhorst said:
    Depends on the version of the browser. Windows 10 uses Edge by default and has IE11 on the Start menu. Look for the bookmark "star" and click it. Look for import favorites.
    In Edge it is in settings. 3rd option down is "Import favorites from another browser"

    Edit: In Internet Explorer 11 it is
    Files ► Import and export ► Import from another browser ► Next
    Then select from the list of browsers on your pc that you want to import from
    Click 'Import'
    Once it is done, click 'Finish'
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