Question about transferring non-OS files from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro?

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Question about transferring non-OS files from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro?

Question about transferring non-OS files from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro?

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Turquose
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01-03-2021, 05:04 AM

#1

I received a refurbished PC as a Christmas gift in early 2025.
Previous system: Windows 11 Home, i3-8100 CPU, 1TB hard drive, 32GB RAM, Creative SoundBlaster AE-5 PLUS, NVIDIA GeForce GT1030 graphics.
New PC features: Windows 11 Pro, i5-12500 CPU, 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM, same sound and video setup.
I moved the HD, sound, and video components from the old system to the new one without changing the operating system.
For transferring all non-OS files and data, what is the most suitable method?

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Turquose

01-03-2021, 05:04 AM #1

I received a refurbished PC as a Christmas gift in early 2025.
Previous system: Windows 11 Home, i3-8100 CPU, 1TB hard drive, 32GB RAM, Creative SoundBlaster AE-5 PLUS, NVIDIA GeForce GT1030 graphics.
New PC features: Windows 11 Pro, i5-12500 CPU, 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM, same sound and video setup.
I moved the HD, sound, and video components from the old system to the new one without changing the operating system.
For transferring all non-OS files and data, what is the most suitable method?

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Ebonyleaf
Junior Member

16

01-03-2021, 11:20 AM

#2

Transfer your personal files to a flash drive and paste them into the new PC.
If you're referring to applications, no.

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Ebonyleaf

01-03-2021, 11:20 AM #2

Transfer your personal files to a flash drive and paste them into the new PC.
If you're referring to applications, no.

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Bubby0304
Junior Member

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01-21-2021, 12:02 AM

#3

I store all my games on a separate 2TB USB stick. Besides that, Win 11 Home is installed. This way, I don't have to worry about anything. However, I also have Firefox and Thunderbird.

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Bubby0304

01-21-2021, 12:02 AM #3

I store all my games on a separate 2TB USB stick. Besides that, Win 11 Home is installed. This way, I don't have to worry about anything. However, I also have Firefox and Thunderbird.

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DutchSisters
Junior Member

19

01-23-2021, 02:41 PM

#4

Ensure your software is set up on the new machine if needed. For browser bookmarks, export them to a backup file, move the file to the new computer, and import them. With Thunderbird, simply adjust it using your email accounts (you may also transfer any saved emails).

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DutchSisters

01-23-2021, 02:41 PM #4

Ensure your software is set up on the new machine if needed. For browser bookmarks, export them to a backup file, move the file to the new computer, and import them. With Thunderbird, simply adjust it using your email accounts (you may also transfer any saved emails).

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Tico_32
Senior Member

680

01-23-2021, 10:59 PM

#5

FF and thunderbird, along with all your other programs, must be reinstalled.

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Tico_32

01-23-2021, 10:59 PM #5

FF and thunderbird, along with all your other programs, must be reinstalled.

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JaakkoETL
Member

155

01-31-2021, 04:44 PM

#6

I will begin setting up the programs. I've already saved my Thunderbird profile and the FF bookmarks. FF is now installed alongside Thunderbird, and I've created a list of the remaining applications to add.

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JaakkoETL

01-31-2021, 04:44 PM #6

I will begin setting up the programs. I've already saved my Thunderbird profile and the FF bookmarks. FF is now installed alongside Thunderbird, and I've created a list of the remaining applications to add.

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LunarTicks
Member

148

01-31-2021, 07:24 PM

#7

Regarding the internet browser, if you are using Firefox or Chrome, you can log in with your Firefox or Google account to store your current settings and bookmarks in a profile. Then when you switch to a new computer, you simply log in again and everything will be restored as before. This is the method I use with Firefox and it functions perfectly.

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LunarTicks

01-31-2021, 07:24 PM #7

Regarding the internet browser, if you are using Firefox or Chrome, you can log in with your Firefox or Google account to store your current settings and bookmarks in a profile. Then when you switch to a new computer, you simply log in again and everything will be restored as before. This is the method I use with Firefox and it functions perfectly.

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TheCryzzHD
Junior Member

44

01-31-2021, 07:40 PM

#8

It relies on the size of the data. For small files under 10GB, a cloud drive works well. If not, consider using an external SSD for moving the data.

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TheCryzzHD

01-31-2021, 07:40 PM #8

It relies on the size of the data. For small files under 10GB, a cloud drive works well. If not, consider using an external SSD for moving the data.

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Foxy332
Junior Member

20

01-31-2021, 11:10 PM

#9

I had already moved my bookmarks from an external drive successfully. I brought it into a PC tech last week. They managed to recover my passwords and get Thunderbird working again, but the GUI interface for Thunderbird has changed significantly since 2020 on my previous PC, so I just need to adapt.

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Foxy332

01-31-2021, 11:10 PM #9

I had already moved my bookmarks from an external drive successfully. I brought it into a PC tech last week. They managed to recover my passwords and get Thunderbird working again, but the GUI interface for Thunderbird has changed significantly since 2020 on my previous PC, so I just need to adapt.