How to transfer data from your old PC to brand new Windows 8 PC?

How to transfer data from your old PC to brand new Windows 8 PC?

Transferring information from an old computer into a new one can be done by using three ways, which are via a cable, over a network or through a portable drive. It’s on you, which method you choose, the one which contains fewer, simpler steps or another that follows a lengthy series of leaps.

So, if transferring you computers’ information from the old machine to the new one is what you are looking at, here’s the process. This is the simple way to connect two Windows 8 PCs, to accomplish the purpose of data transfer.

1. To begin with make sure you are signed in as an administrator on your old PC, which is inevitable to copy files. When beginning this process of file transfer make sure the power source is plugged on, as it’s a little heavy on resources and might need battery, a lot of it.
2. Start the Windows Easy Transfer program on your Windows 8 PC and click ‘next’, when the command appears. Right click on the blank part of the Start screen to launch this program, and when App Bar opens. Click ‘All Apps’ to see all apps that you’re PC has stored. Clicking the Windows Easy Transfer will help in loading the program, which can also be done manually on a touchscreen device. After opening, the “next” button emerges; clicking it would lead you past the introductory screen.
3. Next you need to decide, what method you wish to choose, which are Easy transfer Cable, External Hard Disk/flash drive or over a network.

Depending on the route you choose for data transfer, below mentioned are the three steps:

• When using an Easy Transfer Cable, you would need to install this program on your old PC first. Well, if it runs on Windows Vista or XP, the program will assist you in transferring the Easy transfer program in the older computer by a portable drive. Next, the file transfer program is run on both the PCs, cable is connected between the two USB ports. The files that need to be transferred are selected and the “transfer” button is clicked, the copying of files to your Windows 8 PC then progresses and finally finishes the transfer.
• When transferring over the network, the initial steps remain same and the program walks you through data transfer via using a portable device. The Windows Easy Transfer is run on the old PC and you need to opt for transfer by Network. The six digit key is provided which you must note down. Entering this 6 digit key in the new PC helps in establishing a connection between the two. The files that are to be transferred are selected and after clicking the “transfer” button, the task of copying files to the Windows 8 PC initiates, leading to completion.
• When using an external hard disk, choose “no”, when asked that you have already copied the files to be transferred to the external hard disk. The program would then ask for installation of Windows Easy Transfer, which you need to choose depending upon the OS your system is using. This program is run on the older PC and the portable drive is plugged in. Next you need to follow the introductory steps of the program, choose “transfer” to external hard disk and select the data to be transferred. After the process of copying data to the portable hard disk finishes, you must unplug this from your old PC and connect the same with your new PC. Then click saved files, transfer and the process of transferring data to your new Windows 8 PC begins.
• You can now finish this up by confirming that all the data you were intending to transfer has already been transferred to the new PC. The Easy Transfer Cable is then unplugged, which can be used anytime later, if needed.

In case, you opted for a portable hard drive transfer, make sure the same remains attached to your new PC, while you are using the File History backup program. However you can always call SupportMart's Windows 8 Support Number 1 800 793 7521 anytime for instant support.