Solved I really like Easeus ToDo PCTrans (pro)

This lets you transfer installed programs, accounts and files from one PC to another. I've recently used it to move selected programs from my Win 10 installation to a new Win 11 one.. and it's a real boon - a time saver.

It's possible to do it with a cable between the PCs (I've not tried that) or with the drive - or in this case a clone of the drive - of the old PC as a USB disk as source.

The interface is very neat.

It scans the old PC, then lets you select or search for what you want to transfer. If you've already trasferred things, it excludes those from future selections letting you focus on what remains.

In some cases, licenses of programs are also transferred.

Remarkably effective- if you've a LOT to move from one build to another, and want to start with a clean O/S installation, this can save you a lot of time.

Sounds good... but does it handle Registry entries of apps from the old PC to the new? Most installed apps use the Registry for their settings.

If you're doing a clean install, you will want to back up drivers to reinstall later.

BarryGuff said:

Sounds good... but does it handle Registry entries of apps from the old PC to the new? Most installed apps use the Registry for their settings.

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Of course. The whole idea is to replicate the old working environment, or transfer just selected programs, intact. As you prefer. Of course it's not 100% foolproof, and the transfer or large complex programs, say office suites, security programs, should be avoided, and those are better installed separately.

Laplink PCMover is somewhat comparable. Both have been around for years.

I may have to test it one day (assuming there's a trial version).

There is - just look. I think it's free for 2 programs - limit 2GB for the trial.

Was 1 year giveaway Feb 26 -

These giveaways are repeated.