
Way 2: Transfer Installed Programs and Files to New Computer via OneDriveĪnother way to transfer installed programs and files is using OneDrive. Then you can transfer the program files from USB to new Computer through Windows Explorer in the same copy-and-paste way. When the programs files have been successfully copied to USB drive, eject the external drive and plug it into new Computer. Then choose Paste to transfer your programs files to USB drive. Next, open USB drive and right-click on the blank. Step 4: Connect your USB flash drive to Computer. Step 3: After zipping, right-click the zip program file and choose Copy option. Step 2: Go to the root directory and choose the files of the programs you want to transfer. Note: Usually the the root directory is C disk > Program files(x86) folder. Next, under Shortcut tab, you will find the root directory. Step 1: Right-click on the program to choose Properties. Here you can follow these steps to transfer your program files for reinstallation on new Computer Windows 10/11.


Thus, you cannot just copy programs to transfer programs. As for program, it need to be reinstalled from the original media (DVD, download, etc.).

Generally, the easiest way to transfer your data files to a new Computer is to copy/paste files from old Computer to USB > copy/paste the files from USB to new Computer. Way 1: Transfer Installed Programs and Files to New Computer in Copy-and-Paste Way
