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How to Use Dell Migrate to Move Files from One PC to Another
A comprehensive guide on transferring your data
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Dellis one of the biggest tech giants in the PC industry, and it constantly rolls out new products, both hardware, and software.
That being said, Dell introduced another neat tool called Dell Migrate, and it aims to help Dell users migrate their data from an old Dell PC to a new one in the most efficient way imaginable.
They also have a proprietary set of services calledDellSupportAssist that acts as a platform filled with tools that can allow users to better handle theirDellPCs.
The guide below will be showing you exactly what you need to do in order to useDellMigrate efficiently.
What should I know before I migrate my data?
Before proceeding, make sure that these conditions are met first:
How do I use Dell Migrate to transfer data to a new computer?
As long as you meet the criteria for migrating your data, you can begin doing so. It is now easier than ever to move important files and settings from your old PC to your new Dell PC with the Dell Data Assistant assistant.
Dell Migrate allows you to work on your new PC without interruption while the migration is in progress. Moreover, you don’t have to restart your computer when the migration is complete, you can already access the files you just moved.
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Turn on your source PC.
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Open a browser and go to the Dell official website.
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Scroll through the page until you see theDellData Assistanttool or search for it in the search box.
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Download the executable file to your source PC, and then run it.
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On yourDelltarget PC, pressStart.
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Search for Support Assist and then launch it. You need to haveDellSupportAssistinstalled in order for this to work.
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Go to the SupportAssistHomemenu.
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At the bottom of the menu, click onGo now. Alternatively, you can go toTroubleshooting > Copy my files and settings from another PC > Go now.
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SelectGet Started.
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ClickConnecton the next page.
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You will be asked for a verification code.
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Input the one from your source PC. It is a 6-digit code.
13.DellMigrate will scan the source PC for anydatathat it can migrate.
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As far as data transfer goes, you will need to choose one of the following options:
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ClickMigrate now.
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Your data should now migrate, and you can view a brief summary of how the operation went, and if everything is OK.
Other information about Dell Migrate
Here are some of the things that you should know aboutDellMigrate:
By following these steps, you should be able to efficiently useDellMigrate to transfer all of your settings anddatafrom an old PC to a newer one.
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