Transferring files from Win 7 laptop to one running Win 10

[Jomot]

Having just spent an agonising day trying to set up my new laptop I'm now trying to transfer all my files over.  Last time I did this I used Easy Transfer, but apparently it doesn't exist in Windows 10.

I've Googled about and some say I have to buy PCmover Express but others suggest a free tool called WinWin, which I've never heard of before.

I'm not very IT savvy so would greatly appreciate some help/advice please.

Thanks in advance.

[mike175]

If you have a router you should be able to set up a Windows network so you can access files on the old laptop from the new one. Then you can simply copy or move files or folders across as if they were all on the same machine. There are many guides on the internet, such as:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-setup-and-manage-windows-10-homegroup-local-network

Another way would be to buy a USB memory stick of at least a few gigabytes capacity and use that to transfer files. If you have fast broadband you could do the same via the 'cloud' using Windows 10's built in 'OneDrive'.

Just a few suggestions. However you do it, it will take some time.

Mike.

[Jomot]

Hi Mike, thanks for the reply.

My broadband speed is a pitiful 3mbps & has already cut out more than a dozen times today whilst trying to download various software, so I think its going to have to be one of the other options.

The idea of a homegroup sounds a bit terrifying but I'll have a read and see if I'm feeling brave   

[[Ray]]

Hi

Why not stop "downloading various software" ?

If you are having problems "normal working" then why aggravate the  situation?

STOP!?!

Try the most important tasks? FIRST.

Within the environ of your own domestic network, complete those tasks.
(hardwire machine/pc/ipad/x to router?)
THEN, continue/re-start downloading . . . . .

[Jomot]

Hi

Why not stop "downloading various software" ?

I've only downloaded an anti-virus, FTM 2017 & Office.  Unfortunately we don't have high speed broadband in my area so the best 'guaranteed' speed I've got is 1mpbs - the pitiful 3mbps is actually breakneck in my world!

[mike175]

Our broadband is also around 3Mb so I share your frustration 

If you are troubled by the thought of setting up a Homegroup, the USB memory stick might be the simplest way. It will be a bit slower but all you need to do is plug it in the old Laptop, copy as many files/folders as you can onto it, don't forget to 'eject' the memory stick before unplugging it to make sure the files properly closed, then plug into the new laptop and copy the files onto that.

Mike.

[Jomot]

Hi Mike

I have all my family history stuff backed up on an external hard drive so I've just dropped everything else onto that too and am currently transferring it all across.  I think I was 'blinded' by using Easy Transfer last time and had convinced myself that it had to be done by a program of some sort. 

I have to say that so far I'm hating both Windows 10 and MS Edge so I think its going to be a difficult few weeks until I get used to them (or revert my browser) - too much change at once me thinks, but at least I've got FTM 2017 working though and my trees are intact, so that's something   

Thanks again for your 'virtual hand-hold' - it definitely calmed my frazzled nerves !

[Dyingout]

Easiest way ever is one of these Tornado transfer cables on Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Tornado-File-Transfer-Tool-NEW-Boxed-/253050361501?hash=item3aeafa169d:g:1hkAAOSw1WJZFb~f
Literally plug into both machines and becomes like a network
And once you have used it sell it back on Ebay

[Jomot]

Definitely something to remember for the future - hopefully the very distant future !!