In my capacity as man with finger in more than one editorial pie (or freelance journalist I suppose), I have been getting some feedback from Windows 7 users that the data movement wizard Windows ...

The principles are simple: just run the Easy Transfer wizard (included on the Windows 7 disc) on the computer you want to migrate settings from, choose everything you want to transfer, and save ...

The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard doesn't install applications for you, but it can transfer application preferences, data files, and many Windows configuration options.

You can transfer from a Windows 10 or 11 PC just fine, but the destination must be Windows 11. And, of course, you need to be signed into a Microsoft account.

Windows Easy Transfer Companion (WETC) was created after Microsoft purchased Apptimum, a company which developed system utilities for transferring programs and settings from one computer to another.

What many users don't know is that Windows XP comes with a tool designed to simplify the process: the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (FAST for short).

Windows Easy Transfer is an update to the Files And Settings Transfer Wizard, which moves data files (including e-mail), preferences, and program settings to a new PC.

I've used the Windows FS&T Wiz before for transfering my stuff to a new build. I think that I've used it to successfully transfer my Outlook .pst files over as well.This go 'round, no Outlook .pst ...