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Applies to all editions of Windows 7

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Transfer files and settings from another computer

Windows Easy Transfer is a step-by-step guide for transferring files and settings from one computer running Windows to another. It helps you choose what to move to your new computer, such as user accounts, Internet favorites, and e‑mail. It also lets you decide which method to use and then performs the transfer.

To open Windows Easy Transfer

If you're using an administrator account, you can open Windows Easy Transfer:

  • Open Windows Easy Transfer by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button. In the search box, type Easy Transfer, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Easy Transfer.‌ Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Note

Note

If you're not using an administrator account, you can't open Windows Easy Transfer.

To open Windows Easy Transfer Reports

You can view your Transfer Reports any time after your transfer is complete.

  1. Click the Start button Picture of the Start button.

  2. In the search box, type Easy Transfer Reports, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Easy Transfer Reports. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

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