ASSIGNMENT N0 1

Windows easy transfer for windows 8

Step 1: Determining the best transfer method

When transferring files between Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows
8 computers, choose a method that works on both computers. Windows Easy Transfer
supports the following transfer methods:

 USB flash drive or external hard drive: To use a USB flash drive, you need a
USB port on each computer. If you use an external hard drive, it must be
compatible with both computers.

 Easy Transfer Cable: You need a special USB cable designed to work with
Windows 8 and Windows Easy Transfer, and a USB port on each computer. If you
do not have an Easy Transfer Cable, you can order one online or get one at an
electronics store. The Easy Transfer Cable is supported on Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 computers.

Step 2: Opening Windows Easy Transfer on the new computer in Windows 8.1
Complete the following steps on the new Windows 8 computer to open Windows Easy
Transfer. You must be logged on using an administrator account.
1. From the Start screen, type transfer to open the Search charm, and then select
Windows Easy Transfer from the search results.
2. On the welcome screen, click Next to continue.

3. On the What do you want to use to transfer items to your new PC window,

select the method to use to transfer items.
 An Easy Transfer cable: A special USB cable you can purchase to transfer files
from one computer to another. You cannot use a regular USB cable to transfer
files with Windows Easy Transfer.
 A network: Transfer files over a network.
 An external hard disk or USB flash drive: Use the storage space on an external
hard drive or a USB flash drive.
4. On the Which PC are you using now window, click This is my new PC.
 5. In the Do you need to install Windows Easy Transfer on your old
PC window, choose whether to install Windows Easy Transfer on the old
computer.

 If your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista, click My old PC is

running Windows XP or Windows Vista. Continue with the next step.
 If you have already installed Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer,
click I already installed it on my old PC. Skip this section and proceed
to Collecting files and settings from the old computer .
 If your old computer uses Windows 8 or Windows 7, click My old computer is
running Windows 7 or 8. Skip this section and proceed to Collecting files and
settings from the old computer .

6. On the How do you want to install Windows Easy Transfer on your old

PC screen, select the location to save the Windows Easy Transfer files to install
on your old computer. 
7. Follow the onscreen instructions for the method you are using.8.
8. Browse to the folder on the external hard disk, network, or USB flash drive to
save the Windows Easy Transfer files, and then click OK.
9. When Windows Easy Transfer is done copying the files, a window opens
instructing you to install Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer.
10. If using an external hard disk or USB flash drive, remove it from the computer.

Step 3: Install Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer (Windows XP and
Vista only)
If your old computer uses Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip this section and proceed
to Collecting files and settings from the old computer .

Complete these steps on the old computer to install Windows Easy Transfer from an
external hard drive, network drive, or USB storage device.

Step 4: Collecting files and settings from the old computer

After you have installed Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer (not
necessary if the old computer is running Windows 8 or Windows 7), follow
these steps on the old computer to collect the files and settings to transfer to
the new computer.
1. In the Welcome window, click Next.
2. In the next window, select the method to use to transfer items:
  An Easy Transfer cable: A special USB cable you can purchase to transfer
files from one computer to another. You cannot use a regular USB cable to
transfer files with Windows Easy Transfer.
 A network: Transfer files over a network.
 An external hard disk or USB flash drive: Use the storage space on an
external hard drive or a USB flash drive.

3. Select This is my old PC.

4. Select the items to transfer. When complete, click Next.
5. Browse to the location on the network drive, external hard disk, or USB flash
drive to save the transfer file, and then click Open.
6. Click Save.
7. On the Your transfer file is complete screen, click Next.
8. Verify that the files are saved to the correct location, and then click Close.
9. If you disabled firewall software running on the computer, re-enable that
firewall software.

Step 5: Transferring files and settings to the new computer

Follow these steps to transfer the files and settings to a computer running Windows
8.1.

1. Do one of the following, depending on how you are transferring the files and
settings:

o Connect the Easy Transfer cable to both computers.

o Plug the USB flash drive or external hard drive into the new computer.
o Using the new computer, browse to the network folder where you saved the
transfer file.
 The Windows Easy Transfer window should still be open on the new
computer. If it is not, open Windows Easy Transfer again and click Next.
 On the next page, click Yes.
 Browse to the Windows Easy Transfer file. Click the Windows Easy
Transfer file, and then click Open.
 Select the user accounts to transfer, and then click Transfer.
 When the transfer is complete, follow the instructions below to view a
report of the files that were transferred or a list of apps that you might
want to install on the new computer.
On the Your transfer is complete screen, click See what was transferred to view a
transfer report listing the files and settings that were transferred.
  If you disabled firewall software running on the computer, re-enable that
firewall software.

How PC mover express works in windows 10?

Press Windows key + X then click Command Prompt (Admin). At the command
prompt, enter the following command: slmgr.vbs /upk. This command uninstalls the
product key, which frees the license for use elsewhere. You are now free to transfer
your license to another computer.