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How to transfer Windows 10 to new computer with everything untouched
When it comes to transferring Windows 10 to new computer. Once Windows is running on your new machine, be sure to check for updates! Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install any pending updates. Also, check the manufacturer’s website for drivers specific to your hardware. Sometimes Windows doesn't automatically grab the latest drivers out-of-the-box.
If you’re signed into a Microsoft account, your settings and apps might sync over, which is cool! But double-check that everything looks right. Sometimes it doesn’t pull over every little detail, so be prepared to tweak some settings. If you're using Microsoft Office, you’ll need to deactivate that on your old computer too. Just uninstall it from the old PC and then you can reinstall it on the new one using the same product key (if it’s a retail version). Office usually has pretty smooth activation, but keep your key handy just in case.
After you’ve transferred Windows 10 to new computer, consider doing a cleanup on the old PC. You can either reset it or wipe it if you plan to sell it or give it away.