Transferring Installed Programs From One Computer To Another Windows 10 [ Guide #2023]

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How do you move software applications from your old computer to your new Windows 10 PC? Many individuals have had this problem: you have a significant number of vital application file data on your old PC. And you don’t want to lose or reinstall them when you replace them with a new PC.

In this situation. you’ll need to move your installed apps from your old computer to your new Windows 10 PC. This article will show the ways for transferring installed programs from one computer to another Windows 10.

 

Method 1: Classical migration of programs

  • Select “Properties” from the context menu when right-clicking on the application. Then, to inspect the root directory, choose “Shortcut.”
  • All of the data and applications should be compressed and copied to a USB device.
  • Connect the USB stick to your new computer, then copy the migrated applications and data to the machine’s hard drive.

 

Method 2: Log in with your Microsoft account to migrate your program:

This is a good way to relocate a single application, however, you can only move apps that are installed through the Microsoft Store.

You may preview all installed apps in the Microsoft Store app library after logging in with your own Microsoft account on the computer.

  • In order to launch the “Settings,” menu, you have to press “Windows + I” at the same time.
  • Your next move is to pick “App & Features” from the drop-down menu. In the popup window, you’ll see a list of all the installed apps.
  • Click “Move” after scrolling to the application you wish to move. It’s in the dropdown menu. Then choose a destination drive and press “Move” once again.

The software will appear in the USB or detachable drive when it has been successfully moved. You can go through the procedures again if you wish to restore the software or relocate it to another disc. Unplug the USB or removable drive when the migration is complete and insert it into the new PC. Copy the migrated software to the new computer’s hard disc.

Note

  1. If the “Move” button is grayed out, it’s a Windows 10 program that can’t be moved; if you just see the “Modify” button, it’s a standard desktop application that can’t be moved.
  2. This strategy has limitations since it cannot be applied to all computer applications.

Method 3: Use the OneDrive cloud to migrate

You’ll be able to upload the applications and data from your old computer to the OneDrive cloud in this manner. Then, on the new Windows 10 machine, log in to the same OneDrive account and download them from the cloud.

  • Using your Microsoft account, log onto the OneDrive cloud and upload the program’s folder from your hard drive to the cloud.
  • In the cloud, you will be able to see the uploaded software folder.
  • Now, on the other Windows computer, log in using the same Microsoft account. The software folder can be downloaded locally from the cloud. You’ll notice a zip file after the download, which you’ll need to unzip to the target disc for installation.

Note: The OneDrive cloud only has 5GB of free storage, which may not be enough to hold all of your application files. Meanwhile, the state of the network is a concern to consider when utilizing OneDrive. Uploading and downloading files might take a long time if the network speed is too slow.

Method 4. Utilize AOMEI Partition Assistant (Suggested)

If you need to move a large number of apps fast. To move installed apps to another Windows 10 PC, I recommend utilizing AOMEI Partition Assistant.The entire procedure is straightforward, and this is the most effective method for software migration!

  • Connect a USB flash drive to your computer. Install AOMEI Partition Assistant and run it. Then pick “App Mover” from the “All Tools” menu.
  • The next window will display all of the PC’s partitions, along with their available storage space and the number of moveable programs. “Next” should be selected.
  • There will be a list of all programs in the selected sector. Select the programs you wish to move, then select the USB stick as the target location. Click “Move.”
  • When the migration begins, the partition assistant will tell you that you will be forced to close any active apps. To begin the migration, click “OK.”
  • Keep waiting until the progress bar reaches 100%.
  • Unplug the target USB drive or detachable device and insert it into another Windows 10 machine after it’s finished. Then, using “App Mover,” move the apps from the USB or portable drive to the disc on the new computer, eliminating the need for additional reinstallation – simply open the software. Then you may put it to use. Of course, you may also use the detachable drive to execute the software.
  • Hit “Manage/Restore Apps” in the third step above, and all of the programs you previously moved will display. Select the apps you wish to reinstall and then press “Restore.” They’ll return to the prior drive once it’s over.
  • If you wish to move all of the data from one hard drive to another, you may utilize the partition assistant’s “Disk Clone” tool.

Conclusion

If you’re still having trouble transferring applications and copying installed software to another computer, you can use the four ways outlined in this article. Logging in with a Microsoft account to migrate an app is convenient for users who wish to move a single app, however not all apps can be migrated. It’s also a good idea to upload program files to the cloud and then download them again if you’re simply migrating a few programs. I propose AOMEI Partition Assistant if you wish to migrate applications in mass rapidly.

You may migrate applications in bulk and effortlessly transfer them to another Windows 10 PC with the partition helper. You won’t have to reinstall them following the migration, and you’ll be able to use them straight away. Meanwhile, this program can alter partitions and convert hard discs in addition to migrating apps. With these capabilities, you can quickly designate free space for your drives and address the problem of limited storage space.