How to upgrade your Windows PC and save your data
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- Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2023
- Have you found yourself with a new computer, but don't know how to get all of your "stuff" moved from one to the other? Maybe you didn't backup your files before your computer finally died, or maybe you just want a quick and easy way to not only grab your personal files, but also have access to those files on the new PC. In this video, I show you not only how to setup the new computer, but also multiple ways to get your files off the old machine, and onto the new one, so you can get back to business! Enjoy, and please comment with any questions you might have! :)
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Thanks for another great video! You never disappoint, always something that I can use.
Another great video as always. Clear, concise and above all, helpful.
THX M8!
Thank you! Much appreciated 👍
Makes my old head spin. Thinking of buying a new Yoga replacing my old ThinkPad. I dont have access to wifi so use my Iphone and tether. Wish me luck. Thanks for the video.
Perfect timing. This is precisely what I am intending to do, now with your much appreciated advice.
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You bet. Thank you, sir. Your videos are never to be missed.@@AskYourComputerGuy
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Man this channel is a gold mine for guys like me that haven’t really really tried to keep up with computers since the smartphones came out…😂 We’ve had a couple other laptops since smartphones came out but I just never really tried to keep up with them… I got so burnt out on the old computers getting viruses and corrupt data, I just said the hell with em…😄 But I’m learning quick watching your videos…
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Another Excellent video! That Cloning device is amazing. I bought the double bay one! Off line cloning feels like cheating cause its to easy.
Agreed!
Cloning or copying from an old drive onto a new PC with duplicate data on a Microsoft OneDrive. I can only foresee that as causing significant duplication problems. Also, the most common files or folder that people overlook is from their local email e.g. in this case Outlook in addition to the other important data stored in the similar User locations.
Personally, I look at a new PC as an opportunity to do some house cleaning and reorganization. If you're using Cloud storage then I'd also look at what's being stored on it and make certain anything private is indeed encrypted. There are all sorts of options. Everything from cloning, transferring (NAS or backup) and direct copying. Also, there's a complexity argument about BitLocker encryption that could probably use its own video.
Microsoft account may not be required soon since the EU have told them to make bundled stuff uninstall able and less forced on the user. Like Cortana, Edge etc will soon be optional. We will see where that goes. I am following that story since the EU is fixing windows lol.
Good tutorial very clear and easy to follow along.
I'm excited to hear the results as well! Not following the story but definitely curious - could be a game changer!
Should've mentioned some machines (like most Surface devices) have their drives soldered to the board.
And the Surface devices that don't have their drives soldered, entry may be very easy (recent machines) or risks breaking the screen :)
True. One should always inquire about whether an upgrade is even possible before proceeding 👍
If you have been backing up your data correctly upgrading your PC should be a snap. Right now I am waiting on a shipment of all the components to build a system for my GF's niece. Not wanting to rehash the driver subject, but if your printer or other peripheral devices has some age make sure the maker has provided the OEM drivers needed, if not you might also want to be ready to purchase new equipment as well. As I have stated several times now, Windows does a fair job with generic drivers, but these generic drivers are not always going to work correctly. Main thing though is having a good data backup strategy and doing some careful research with regard to "other" hardware drivers and you should have years of service from that new PC!
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I totally enjoy your videos. This is right on the mark. My only comment is that IMHO Firefox is better than Chrome. And isn't Chrome the same as Edge? Something I have always done. I use flash drives as back up. So, all I had to do was use those flash drives on the new machine. Made sure each was big enough to hold whichever files I was moving. i.e. One flash drive for Documents, etc. I'm too frugal to buy that "external drive reader" you did. And flash drives are so cheap now. "Extra work, but worth it".
Agreed. I just used Chrome as an example. I use all three major browsers, but Firefox is my go-to. Chrome just basically runs to display RUclips real-time stats and comments
@@AskYourComputerGuy But isn't Chrome the same as Edge?
@morganfbilbo4659 used to be they used the same core (the Internet Options menu was identical, to the letter). Not so much anymore
Can you make a video on the startup loop
I address how to fix any Windows issue here. But it could also be bios, hard drive, bad RAM, lots of things. I'd start here first:
How to fix ANY Windows problem with the built-in repair tool
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This was very well explained but what about migrating the tons of programs installed on my old PC to my new PC? Since most of them are not portable and require Registry settings and who the #@$% knows other settings/files required when using the program, is there any way to perform this transfer without going through the nightmare reinstall and licensing hassle?
There is a program out there for this called PickMeApp. Only one I've ever seen. Never worked well for me though, TBH. Your better bet would be to clone your drive. That would keep everything exactly as it is, no reinstalls necessary 👍
Question for you. What’s up with the red X next to my files and folders? I looked it up and apparently I need to run chkdsk. Think I can find it? Of course not. How do I fix it and stop that shit?
This should help with the troubleshooting steps:
How to fix ANY Windows problem with the built-in repair tool
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Watch your language. Adults are not the only viewers.
Can you put a hdd in to a drive reader and run a virus scan on with another computer
Absolutely
What about office pro 2019 and all those third party installed app & tools with there licenses?
They would have to be reinstalled
Do people still use the Document Folder? I put my data on another internal HDD.
Good practice - made a video about it (second partition vs second drive but concept is the same) 👍
How to guarantee ZERO data loss if Windows crashes
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I don't use any of the Windows library folders... not Documents, Pictures, Videos, etc. It's the first place people look if they ever gain access to your PC. Not to mention that those folders also have certain properties tied to them which I don't want or need... e.g. any MP3 files in the Music folder will automatically have artist metadata added to them that's pulled from the internet when next online.
PC #1 has a WORKING! Realtek Manager.... Want to send to New PC #2 because website does not download Manager!?! Can I pick from one and send to other? Like you have done here?
Try DriverMax if you're having issues finding drivers for the 2nd pc or download the realtek manager software and put it on a flash drive
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@user-sc4hj4il8r good luck!
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What if someone does not use One Drive - same methods less the One Drive?
Correct
Why would System Restore be off by default? 🤔🤔🤔
That's the way Microsoft designed it. Makes zero sense to me 🤷♂️
@@AskYourComputerGuy got ya 🤔🤣🤣🤣
My only guess would be that it has to save the information for the restore point so they default don't take up extra hard drive space
@@EdwardStettler One can self regulate how much space this takes.
@@ethimself5064My guesses are:
1) to save space, to stop people from complaining that Windows uses too much space, and...
2) few people have a clue about restore points, and...
3) even fewer people ever make use of restoring from a restore point.
So Microsoft probably figures that people that understand restore points will use it, and the other 99.9999% of people that have no clue about it and will never use it do not waste space automatically saving restore points that will never be used.
My first comment. I only got to 4+ and realized you are moving a Lenovo laptop to a HP. That's what I did, except the Lenovo and HP are desktops. More later.
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How about migrating Windows from an old machine to my new pc using Linux?
Stay tuned! Currently working on a video called "Windows expert tries Linux for the first time". I want to show everyday Windows users with SOME experience just how simple (or difficult) it actually would be to switch to Linux - what works, what doesn't, etc. Naturally a VERY involved video idea, but it's in the works! 👍
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So by clicking - not on internet - you actually are? Otherwise one could not do the download. I presume
Please clarify your question 🙂
@@AskYourComputerGuy While watching the vis you showed to click on the - not on internet. Shortly after seamlessly later you downloaded the OS. In general MS is blind on this if it is online.
@ethimself5064 it was an accidental click. Even with active connections, you can still bypass activation using SHIFT-F10
@@AskYourComputerGuy Tx.
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This is migrating Windows to Windows. Nothing to do with PC's, you had me confused for a moment.
Sorry for that. This is a (mostly) Windows PC channel.
@@AskYourComputerGuy Nah, its ok, just the title was a little misleading.... Windows computers are not "PC's", just "Windows".
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