How to transfer Windows 10 to new computer with everything untouched

You can transfer Windows 10 to a new PC by cloning the disk of old computer (including the operating system, files, programs, settings, etc.) and copying the complete contents to the hard drive of the new computer,  this is called one-click migration. This method is fast and does not require reinstallation of the system, and is suitable for scenarios where the hardware of the old and new computers are similar (e.g., brand-name motherboards, compatible graphics card drivers).

How to Transfer/Move Windows 10 to New Computer

Step 1: After backing up the system disc (C drive) of the old computer, insert an external hard drive (capacity ≥ old system disc). Or: If the new computer has a blank hard drive installed, use it as the target disc directly.

Step 2: Open a disk clone tool, select the system drive (C drive) of the old computer in the left disc list, and click Clone. Select an external hard disc or the hard disc of the new computer in the Destination location and click Next. Tick the system reserved partitions and click Clone to start copying. When it is finished, the tool will indicate that the operation is successful and close the window.

Step 3: Turn off the old Windows 10 computer, remove the original hard drive, and install the external hard drive or new hard drive into the hard drive bay of the new computer. Connect the power and switch on the computer, enter BIOS/UEFI setup. Set the cloned hard disc as the first boot order (usually press F2/F10/Del key to enter). Save the settings and reboot, the new computer will boot from the cloned hard drive.

Step 4: Log in to your account on the old computer and check that files and programs are running correctly. If you need to activate Windows, enter the original product key.

Pros: no need to reinstall the system, fast migration, retains all personalized settings.

Disadvantages: Dependent on hardware compatibility (e.g. motherboard, graphics card driver), may lead to driver conflicts if there is a big difference between the old and new computers.

Great for: Upgrade to a new computer with similar configuration (e.g. brand-name machine for a new host of the same model).

If you encounter driver problems, you can install the corresponding drivers in the new computer. If the software is abnormal after migration, you can try to uninstall and reinstall it.