We're all expecting to upgrade to Windows 10, for its new charming features has built a fire under computer users. Wait! At the same time when you cheer up and applause for Windows 10, don't leave your old PC or OS behind which hold all your previous applications and data together with various accounts and settings. How to enjoy the new OS but still keep your accustomed applications? You need a Windows 10 easy transfer tool to achieve the goal.
What Should a Windows 10 Easy Transfer Tool Look Like
Before we find a Windows 10 easy transfer tool, we need to figure out why it is necessary to do the transfer. There are two situations for users to enjoy the latest OS. One, upgrade the current window7/8/XP/Vista to Windows 10 on the same PC as long as the PC hardware meets the requirements of installing Windows 10; two, install Windows 10 on a new PC.
Here comes to the necessity of using a PC data transfer tool, especially for the latter situation we mentioned above. For every PC application, account along with the setting, we'll still use them even changed a new computer using a new operating system. In this case, what bothers us becomes that we need reinstall various applications we get used to and reset the accounts, codes and more.
What if all the transfer will be automatically done without any hassle? Will you take it?EaseUS PC transfer software is developed to realize the dream of every user who wants to have a taste of the innovative OS but still desires to keep all the data on old PC.
Thus, speaking of a Windows 10 easy transfer tool, what should it be like? Does EaseUS Todo PCTrans meet your demand?
- First, the tool shall facilitate the transfer. It had better require a little technical background of users.
- Second, the tool ought to support any old OS transfer to Windows 10. i.e., Win7/8/XP/Vista to Win10.
- Third, using a transfer tool shall not do any damage to the old or new system.
Concluded from the basics required by a Windows 10 easy transfer tool, EaseUS Todo PCTrans can do the transfer well. No matter it is the transfer of data, software to Windows 10 on a same PC or migration of applications from an old PC to a new one, it ensures a very convenient and smooth intangible move.
How to Use EaseUS Todo PCTrans to Transfer Applications from the Previous OS to Windows 10
There are two methods available to perform the transfer with EaseUS Todo PCTrans, which are via the network connection or an image file. If the upgrade is performed on one computer, the transfer gets easier. Directly choose either of the methods and select the specific data or applications you want to transfer. While if the transfer happens from the old computer to a new one, let's see how to do it.
1. PC to PC Transfer via the Connected Network
Run Todo PCTrans on both of the two PCs and choose 'PC to PC'. The programs will detect another PC or through clicking 'Add a PC' and input an IP address to connect another PC. After successful connecting two PCs, we could select the specific data, folders, applications to transfer.
2. Transfer Files, Programs via the Image File
Launch Todo PCTrans, click 'Image Transfer' and 'Create Image File', choose the folders, programs to create the image. Then copy the image to the targeted computer, run Todo PCTrans on the new system, choose 'Image Transfer' and 'Recover via Image File'.
You may need more details about how to use EaseUS Todo PCTrans to do Windows 10 transfer. Please click how to use EaseUS Todo PCTrans and learn more.
I know this question exists, but it's about USB in General. Mine is about USB 3.0 and newer specifically.
USB 3.0 specification introduces the feature known as direct host-to-host connection with normal USB 3.0 A/A (male/male) cables (or some bridge cables? Anyway I can't find any to buy). [1] [2]
But it's now 2018, I have a pretty new laptop. The sources date from 2012 or older.
My question is:
How can I connect two computers (preferably using Windows 8.1, I don't mind using a OS with a linux-kernel) with USB 3.0 ports together to transfer files or maybe play LAN games? (I know how to do it with normal networking cables :P)
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This cable connects two USB3.0 hosts together. They provide chinish app for that but in Linux, you can use my patch to use it as virtual ethernet card. I managed to achieve speeds between 1-2Gbps. But you can write own driver to transfer any data: you simply write to USB EP0 and read from USB EP0 on the other side.
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Host-to-Host Connections
USB 3.0 Type-A Connector Detail
Unlike USB 2.0, the new standard will allow for two host devices to be connected directly with a USB 3.0 crossover cable. This new cable features the typical Type-A connectors on each end but with a new internal wiring. This cable omits the Vbus, D+ and D- wires (USB2.0 data and voltage) and cross-routes the SuperSpeed transmit and receive connections. This crossover cable is designed for debugging and host-to-host applications and will not cause damage if plugged into a USB 2.0 port.
What software, if any, is needed; I do not know. A USB 3.0 crossover cable may be purchased online or at a few major Computer retailers.
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There's Transfer Express from ASUS, but it is not on the market, and probably never will be. And it works only if both your boards are ASUS. Also it's over 3.0, which is already outdated since the intro of 3.1, which the link is testing using 2 SSDs in RAID 0 to get higher than 500 MB/s. There are videos on YouTube for the Transfer Express device. Just get yourself a fast thumb drive like the SanDisk Extreme or Lexar LP20 or 2 10 Gb NICs.
ASUS Goes All In With USB 3.1 Capable Motherboards has some information. Here are some quotes fromUsing Asus Transfer Express: A Multi-Platform Control Hub (Part 4):
I like the PC-to-PC and PC-to-Android keyboard and mouse sharing. The overall usage experience was hassle-free; the shared keyboard and mouse was great for controlling multiple PCs simultaneously, and I was even able to play real PC games through my Nvidia Shield tablet. An improvement here would be the option for a more seamless PC-to-Android keyboard/mouse switch than a hotkey.
The biggest adjustment that I would like to see on the Asus Transfer Express is functionality with other vendors’ hardware when the device bundle hits retailers in the coming months. If an Asus motherboard is deemed a requirement for the primary PC, that is understandable, but forcing both PCs to be Asus hardware seems unnecessary and very restrictive.
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One way would be to use a USB-Ethernet adapter, plug the USB-Ethernet in both computers and connect like that. This is especially useful if your computer dosen't have an ethernet port. You can buy one here: http://www.staples.com/Belkin-B2B048-USB-30-to-Gigabit-Ethernet-Card/product_IM1QU4388
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This cable implements the new host to host feature of USB 3.0 that you mention:
As your own reference and as this product page mentions, Linux, windows, and OS X do not have the software support to run full networking over this kind of cable. One use for this cable is remote debugging a windows kernel.
If you want to do networking over a single USB cable, you will have to use the kind of host-to-host cable which predates USB 3.0. This kind of cable looks like a host-to-device connection to the computer at each end and the regular USB networking software stacks of each machine will talk to their own ends happily. What makes this work is a bulge in the center of the cable containing active electronics which implements the two device ends of the USB connections and bridges data over between the two cables.
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I know this is an old post, but I stumbled upon the USB 3.0 Wormhole Switch Cable, Super Speed Transfer Cable JUC500 from Amazon.com.
I went through the reviews of the product and discovered that a user has successfully transferred data files in excess of 1.1Gbps to 1.4Gbps between two PCs containing SSDs. The review (update) on the product is recent with a date of 7/2/2015.
The USB cable also functions as a sort of virtual KVM connection as well although it can be quite buggy at times. Link to the cable: http://www.amazon.com/Wormhole-Switch-Cable-Transfer-JUC500/dp/B00W43L3KW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
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Well, your question is:
The answer to that is: By using a USB3.0 male-to-male cable. The computers once connected will show up in 'My Computer' just like any USB attached device normally would.
You also stated above your question:
To buy them try: CableLeader.com
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i know this is an old thread, but maybe someone will find this information useful.
There is a product called Inateck hb4009. Quite a versatile product and it should suffice many users who needs easy data transfer over usb.
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That won't work, you will need to either network both computers and copy your files over; or backup your files to external drive manually then copy them over to the other Windows 10 PC.
Option 1:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/connect-netowrks-windows-10/
and
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-storage-printers-windows-10/
and
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-storage-printers-windows-10/
Option 2:
What you need to start this project?
The first thing I recommend you do is invest in an external hard disk. I can't exhaust this enough; they are affordable and can store lots of data. You can probably get a 4TB drive for around $100.
USB External hard disk
Keep in mind, if you have a complex configuration, this article does not delve into the nuances of multiple partitions or drives with data scattered across them although the same rules can apply in regards to backup. If you do have folders for data such as documents, music, pictures and videos stored on other partitions or drives, then I would recommend you disconnect these data drives and upgrade only the system partition. You can always reattach your data drives after setup is complete.
Turn on Show Hidden Files & Folders
You want your backup to be as thorough as possible. Within your User folder is a hidden directory called AppData. This folder stores important settings for the apps you use, such as custom directionaries for Microsoft Word, passwords for apps like Chrome, Outlook data files and mail folders for apps like Windows Mail.
To turn on Hidden Files and folders, start by opening your user folder. Press Windows key + R then type: %userprofile% then hit Enter on your keyboard.
Enabling Show hidden files and Folders
Windows 8/8.1/10 - Click the View tab then click Options then click the View tab. Under Advanced settings > Hidden files and folders select the radio box Show hidden files and folders.
Windows Vista/7 - Click Organize > Search and Folder Options
Windows XP - Click Tools > Folder Options
Windows XP - Click Tools > Folder Options
AppData folder is now visible.
After completing the above steps, you should now see the AppData folder appear in your user folder.
Next step is to simply select all the folder. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + A or
Click Organize > Select All (Windows 7),
Click Home tab > Select All (Windows 8/8.1/10),
Edit > Select All (Windows XP).
Click Home tab > Select All (Windows 8/8.1/10),
Edit > Select All (Windows XP).
Selected folders
Open your External hard disk then create a new folder and call it backup or a unique name. Open it then press Ctrl + V or
Click Organize > Paste (Windows 7),
Click Home tab > Paste (Windows 8/8.1/10),
Click Edit > Paste (Windows XP).
Click Home tab > Paste (Windows 8/8.1/10),
Click Edit > Paste (Windows XP).
Depending on the amount of data, this can take a while.
If you have multiple accounts
If you have more than one account on your computer, log into each account and repeat the same steps. Make sure a unique folder is created for each account you backup manually.
Remember other folders you might have
If you store data in folders such as Public, remember to look in there too. The Public folder is located in C:UsersPublic
In Windows XP it is called Shared Documents located under C:Documents and Settings
NOTE: Some apps will keep their own data stores within their application folders, so make sure you browse and copy those over if necessary. Some users have a tendency to store files at the root of the hard disk, normally where the operating system is installed (Local Disk c:). Also check there for any important files and move them to Documents folder.
Restoration
Once your backup is complete and you have your new computer setup and Windows is installed and running, the next step is to copy over your files and folders from the external hard disk. You can do this two ways, you can individually copy the contents of each folder into the respective folder on the new computer from the external drive. Here is what you can easily do.
Connect and turn on your external hard disk.
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Browse the backup folder with your backed up folders.
Press Ctrl + A or Click Organize > Select All (Windows 7), Home tab > Select All (Windows 8/8.1/10), Edit > Select All (Windows XP).
Open your User folder on the computer
Press Windows key + R then type: %userprofile% then hit Enter on your keyboard.
Press Ctrl + V or Click Organize > Paste (Windows 7), Home tab > Paste (Windows 8/8.1/10), Edit > Paste (Windows XP).
You will be prompted if you want to replace the folders, click Yes.
Depending on the amount of data, this can take a while.
If you have other accounts, make sure the respective accounts have been created and logged into then repeat the same steps.
I am trying to transfer data between linux and windows machines using USB (Using Amkette flash link)cable. Previously i used network protocol (UDP) to transfer data between linux and windows. But now i need to use USB cable to transfer data, is this possible ? If possible which cable we need to Use ? Is there any libraries for USB data transfer or samples ?
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You might want to have a look a USBnet.
USBnet allows you to create an IP network using a USB cable. This will allow you to talk to your WebOS Device without WiFi or Bluetooth.
They have setup instructions for.
- Ubuntu
- Gentoo
Windows
- Xp
- Vista
- 7
Apple Mac
- Mac OS X
It even allows you to setup a DHCP!
If you do not want to have to manually setup the network on your computer, do the following to enable the DHCP server on your device to serve requests on the usb0 interface.
References:
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All of the 'Easy Transfer' type USB data transfer cables have their own software that is required for use, either embedded in the devices or coming separately on disk. Examples of these devices include the 'Easy Transfer Cable' (Software separate) and a heap of Chinese made devices similar to this one and the Amkette device you have which have the software embedded in the device.
I suspect the embedded software is in the form of an autorun that any Windows machine will start up and run to connect to the computer at the other end, which is also running the same software. Cables sold with the claim that there is 'no need to install any software or drivers' simply mean that this is embedded and needs no difficult user intervention to connect two Windows computers.
Alternate methods ranging from a simple ethernet cat 5 crossover cable, large storage USB hard drives, Bluetooth, and of course fully networked groups of machines connected via a router are all so readily available that there just doesn't seem to be a lot of interest in this technology however further research (ie Google) yields the following information:
The setup appears to be what is called 'USBnet', which connects two computers together as though connected by ethernet. The only advantage For Ubuntu users that I can see here is if you have a computer with a broken RJ45 ethernet port or card, or if you have a device that doesn't have one but does have a USB port you can use.
Devices that might be compatible:
And this would include devices that use the same chip as those listed. I have no idea if the device you have is compatible. This compatibility list is taken directly from linux-usb.org - have a look at this page for more information and instructions.
Further to this, here's some instructions on how this was done on Intrepid Ibis. To quote from message 2:
Then in Network Manager:
Select edit connections > Auto usb0 and set a manual IP on both computers, using the same IP as default gateway as well.
It then goes on to give the following instructions for transfer:
Transferring files
- Ensure that the Firewall is switched off and you can ping each other
- If you can ping, setup an ftp server wu-ftp daemon on any one orboth the machines.
- Install Filezilla FTP client on both computers
- Thats it !! (Really)
- start wu-ftp daemon using 'sudo wu-ftp' on one machine
- use filezilla on the other machine to quickconnect. Use the User ID and password of the host machine you are connecting to.
- browse & transfer files
It also gives the warning that the file transfer speed was pretty slow.
Warning to others
Don't be tempted after reading this to plug a normal male-male USB cable into two computers to try it. Such a cable would attach each TX and RX pin in the computers in the wrong order (so it wouldn't work anyway) and more importantly will tie the +5 and grounds of the power supplies together. This can potentially short the two power supplies in a way that can damage them or your computer, and cause other problems up to and including having them burst into flames and burn your house down. (OK, I'm being dramatic here, but it's a really BAD idea to do this)
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