Steps To Transfer Files From Windows 7 To Windows 8

Features Of Windows 8

The mainstream support for Windows 7 operating system ends next year. Even though Microsoft will still provide updates for the operating system after that, it is always better to go for a Windows 8 transfer, and move on to the latest OS.

Many people do not prefer a Windows 8 transfer because they fear that all the files in their old operating system would be lost in the transition. However, this is not correct. You can take your Windows 7 files to Windows 8 after the upgrade easily, and we have a lot of tutorials guiding how to do the same on the internet.

But, what will you do if you are planning to buy a new PC? How will you transfer the files to a new Windows 8 system? There are different techniques to achieve this as well. So, let us see how to transfer files from your old Windows 7 PC to the new Windows 8 computer.

Using Todo PCTrans

Todo PCTrans is a free software application that allows you to transfer files from your Windows 7 computer to Windows 8. Let us find out how to use this software.

·        Browse to the official website of Todo PCTrans, go to the download section and install the program on both Windows 8 and Windows 7 computers. Once the installation completes, open the program in both the machines.

·        In the program, the transfer destination computer should be selected as Windows 8. In the section for transfer direction, choose Windows 7 to Windows 8.

·        The Todo PCTrans program will show the list of all programs in the Windows 7 computer. Click on the Edit button and select the programs that you wish to move to Windows 8 computer. You can also choose the files in the operating system to migrate.

Windows 8 Installation

·        Click on the Transfer button to start the move, and all the chosen data will be easily shifted from Windows 7 to Windows 8.

You can also use an external hard disk or USB flash drive to transfer files from Windows 7 to Windows 8. For this, simply plug in the device in Windows 7 PC and transfer all the files to it. Plug this device in Windows 8 PC and move the files. The disadvantage of using an external drive for Windows 8 transfer of files is that you can transfer only files from Windows 7 and not programs, and even so, the process is too tiresome