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Easily transfer all your Windows XP files to Windows 7 when you upgrade

Easily transfer all your Windows XP files to Windows 7 when you upgrade

Vote: (83 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft

Version: 6.1.7600

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(83 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Microsoft

6.1.7600

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Simple to use
  • Transfers all personal files
  • Password protection

Cons

  • Transfer may take a long time

Windows 7 Easy Transfer for XP is the best way to transfer your old files to your new computer with little to no hassle. With technology upgrading every day, older operating systems are inevitably retired, and support is no longer offered as new machines only come with the newer systems. Because of this, it is important to make sure your files are transferred over completely and in a compatible fashion with the new system. Built by Microsoft and free to use, this transfer program ensures that when you do make the switch, no files or applications are lost in the move. This leaves you with a new operating system complete with everything from your old machine.

Easy Transfer is designed as a step-by-step wizard that walks you through the process of backing everything up. It starts by checking your system for every file that can be transferred and then asking what you would like to use to make the transfer (for example, a network or portable USB). Aside from the program, you will need to make sure to have a device or network in place that can act as conduit between the two machines. Before the transfer happens, you will be asked if you want to create a password for the files just in case they are headed to a machine that is shared so the other users cannot access them. After that is all set up, the transfer happens. This transfer can be slow or fast depending on how much data needs to be moved, so be ready to leave it alone should you have a lot of files.

Gone are the days of simply throwing out all of the old files with the old computer when upgrades happened. With Windows 7 Easy Transfer for XP, you can now transfer all of your XP files directly to your new Windows 7 machine with a simple wizard. Packaged in a small file size and containing incredibly simple instructions, the only downside is the potential time the transfer can take. If you are upgrading from XP to 7, be sure to download this application to ensure nothing important is left behind.

Pros

  • Simple to use
  • Transfers all personal files
  • Password protection

Cons

  • Transfer may take a long time