Transfering data

[Guest Novakane_]

I want to tranfser progam files and browser data from my old PCs HDD to my new one, Since the old one wont boot in the new one.

 

Is it possible to completly transfer progam files and the programs work fine?

 

I want all my bookmarks, history etc.. tranfered over as well.

 

Anything wrong with the thoery of that working?

[Mug]

Browser data should just sync with Firefox/Chrome over the PCs.

 

Also, don't do it. Just don't. You'll create a mammoth of registry issues and app data issues.

 

You can do it successfully but it will take days of sifting and copying.

[Guest Novakane_]

Browser data should just sync with Firefox/Chrome over the PCs.

 

Also, don't do it. Just don't. You'll create a mammoth of registry issues and app data issues.

 

You can do it successfully but it will take days of sifting and copying.

I assume youre refering to moving programs, yeah might as well re download.

 

Ive never actually set up the sync account for firefox, will look into that. Thanks

[Xenift]

I don't recommend copying data from your previous hard drives as you also will be carrying fragmented pieces over which can be a pain in the ass to deal with in the future.

If you want some of your files to be synced, i recommend backing up the data on google(not sure about bookmarking) and then re downloading them at a later time.

[Enderman]

programs should be completely reinstalled

 

stuff like browser history and bookmarks are all stored online and synced with your firefox/chrome/other account

[Captain_WD]

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Hey there Novakane,

 

It's normal that your old drive doesn't boot in your new system. The new hardware needs new drivers and other system files in order for the OS to run. You can still use that drive in your new system but you would need to reinstall the OS and all the programs and games with it. The media and the rest of the data should still be accessible. You can back everything up and format only the boot partition. The rest should stay unaffected and still available.

Different programs and games handle their settings differently.some programs have a save folder with your account where you can take it and paste it whenever you reinstall it on a different place. Other programs keep your account online and whenver you log in the settings automatically adjust according to what you've initially set. You should check for each program individually.

 

Captain_WD.