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How to transfer programs and files to a new computer with Windows 11?
Hi all, I just got a new Windows 11 PC, and I’m looking for the fastest way to transfer all my installed programs and files from my old computer to the new one. I want to make sure that my softwa...
File History only backs up your personal files—think documents, photos, music, and videos. It doesn’t touch your installed programs or applications. So, if you're hoping to transfer programs and files to a new computer, like Photoshop or any other software you use, you're out of luck. I learned this the hard way when I backed up everything using File History, only to find I still had to reinstall all my fancy apps on the new machine. Total buzzkill!
Getting File History going might seem like a breeze, but if you have a lot of data, the initial backup can take quite a bit of time. I left my computer running overnight to back up one time, and let's just say my nighttime productivity could've been a little better spent.
Getting File History going might seem like a breeze, but if you have a lot of data, the initial backup can take quite a bit of time. I left my computer running overnight to back up one time, and let's just say my nighttime productivity could've been a little better spent.