Windows 8 Bible

Performing the Transfer

After you’ve decided on a transfer method, Windows Easy Transfer takes you through the steps required to complete your transfer. In the examples that follows, you see how to transfer files from one Windows 8 computer to another Windows 8 computer using the External Hard Disk or USB Flash Drive transfer option. This way you can see how the interface looks on the new Windows 8 Windows Easy Transfer.

To get started, follow these steps:

1. On the Windows 8 PC that you want to transfer files from, display the Windows Start screen show the Charms Bar and choose Search. Type trans and click Windows Easy Transfer on the Apps screen.

Windows Easy Transfer opens, looking like Figure 14.1.

FIGURE 14.1 First page of Windows Easy Transfer

Tip

If you happen to be transferring files from a different version of Windows, the Windows Easy Transfer tool on Windows 8 asks you whether you have installed the Windows Easy Transfer software on your old PC and prompts you to select an external hard drive, shared network folder, or USB flash drive. It will then copy the software to the specified location, and you can use that software to install on your old PC. Run MgSetup.exe from the target location to install the software.

2. The program will take you step-by-step through the rest of the process. Make sure you read all the text on a page and accurately answer any questions ...