Transfer Windows To New Computer

If you're using a Microsoft account to log in to your Windows installation, you can easily transfer your settings and files to your new computer:

| If you are... | Use this method | |---------------|----------------| | Casual user, want settings & Store apps | Method 1 (Windows Backup) | | Power user, want a fresh start | Method 2 (Manual + Clean install) | | Moving from old to new PC with different brands | Method 2 (Manual) | | Replacing drive in same PC | Method 3 (Clone) | transfer windows to new computer

Purchased separately from a store. These can be transferred to a new machine. If you're using a Microsoft account to log