For Windows 7 users, it’s easy to upgrade to Windows 10 on the same computer, but not that easy to transfer their programs, settings and files from an old Windows 7 machine – to a new Windows 10 computer. This is even more cumbersome because Windows 11 (or Windows 10) no longer includes any “Easy Transfer” functionality. Luckily, there is another solution.

In this guide, we will see how to use Zinstall to easily transfer from an old Windows 7 computer to a another Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer. The transfer will cover:

Files, such documents, pictures, music, pictures and emails
Settings, such as user profiles, emails, accounts, passwords, favorites, bookmarks, wallpaper and other personalization
Programs, such as transferring Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Quickbooks, TurboTax, Firefox, Chrome, and other programs to the new computer

Note: this guide relates to a transfer from one computer to another computer running Windows 10. If you are upgrading to Windows 10 in-place, on the same physical computer, please see the appropriate guide.

How to transfer programs and files from Windows 7 to Windows 11 or Windows 10

Run Zinstall WinWin on your old Windows 7 computer (the one you are transferring from).
Note: You can download WinWin here, and its user guide here.
Run Zinstall WinWin on the new Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer
1. You don’t need to do any configurations for the computers to connect – it’s automatic
2. If the computers are already connect to same router, same Internet connection, or same wireless connection, you don’t need anything else
3. If the computers are not connected at all, connect them with a network / Ethernet cable
If you’d like to select which applications and files you want to transfer, press the Advanced menu. If you just want to transfer everything, you don’t need to go to the Advanced menu.
Press “Go” on the Windows 10 computer to start the transfer

How to transfer programs and files from Windows 7 to a new Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC

How to transfer programs and files from Windows 7 to Windows 11 or Windows 10

Video tutorial – how to transfer from Windows 7 to Windows 11 or Windows 10