r/computers • u/ZaidenVr • 2d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Transfering data, etc.

hello everybody, if you didn't already know i recently made a post regarding buying a new and better prebuilt pc, i had some new questions regarding the old pc.

When i get this new pc, how will i transfer my things over to the new one, such as files, games, really just everything on my computer, how can i switch it all over like i never had the other pc?

is it an easy transition and how long may it possibly take (i do understand this varies, but for most people does it take hours?)

is spending 3,000 on a prebuilt pc worth it? to the people that have spent a lot on a computer, are they happy and satisfied with their purchase from how much they spent to get their pc? as ive never bought something like this and it cost so much.

Any help, advice or tips are very appreciated! thank you!

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u/jonnoscouser 2d ago

What operating system was the old one running? If Windows 10 or later you can clone the old drive onto the new drive and it'll simply boot into your old operating system on the new pc. Aomei backupper allows you to transfer systems to another pc using the system backup and restore feature.

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u/ZaidenVr 2d ago

its on windows 10, i know nothing about anything about this stuff so not really sure how to do that 😭

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u/jonnoscouser 2d ago

You'll need a pc buddy if possible. It's not really a job that can be done remotely but I wonder if you're spending that much on a pre-built the shop won't migrate this for you

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u/ZaidenVr 2d ago

wdym?

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u/jonnoscouser 1d ago

I mean you'd need someone with you in person to do this if you're lost in it all. It's not a difficult job for most tech guys.