Backup/Restore only software applications and files to a new PC

[vitorio]

The old PC is almost need to replace, the back panel cover began to separate due to heat. As result the mouse pad is not working well.

 

Planning to buy a new one but wish only to backup/restore the software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, others) and personal files and folders.

 

My questions, since I want to keep the new operating system in the new PC,  can I only backup/restore software applications and files?

 

What type of backup/restore is the most trusty and reliable to do this job? Maybe  Acronis True Image,  EasyUS, UbackIt, others.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 12, 2023 by vitorio

[DLord]

1 hour ago, vitorio said:

The old PC is almost need to replace, the back panel cover began to separate due to heat. As result the mouse pad is not working well.

 

Planning to buy a new one but wish only to backup/restore the software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, others) and personal files and folders.

 

My questions, since I want to keep the new operating system in the new PC,  can I only backup/restore software applications and files?

 

What type of backup/restore is the most trusty and reliable to do this job? Maybe  Acronis True Image,  EasyUS, UbackIt, others.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obviously you could easily backup your personal files and folders.  But to backup your apps and make sure they work on the new PC, you have to backup the related registry keys and entries, setup and configurations, as well as all the needed underlying files that might have been added to other OS/non-OS folders on installation.  Therefore, unless you backup the whole system (entire hard disk image), it is not possible to backup the installed apps completely so they can be restored and be functional successfully. 

Edited December 12, 2023 by DLord

[Betts1964]

acronis true image

[DLord]

2 minutes ago, Betts1964 said:

acronis true image

19296: Acronis products cannot be used to transfer applications to different system or upgrade OS

https://kb.acronis.com/content/19296?ckattempt=1

[Betts1964]

MY BAD JUST NOTICED SOFTWARE.

Edited December 12, 2023 by Betts1964

[vitorio]

I found this information searching the internet 

 

My question is  this true, please let me know . Since this is from a table of contents, without any datail.

 

Thanks.

 

 

Edited December 12, 2023 by vitorio

[vitorio]

The battery expanded the palm rest.  Request a repair estimate to replace the battery.

Edited December 12, 2023 by vitorio

[Tux 528]

Hi!

 

Technically, you can try to export the settings and data of your favorite software with exclusive utilities like CloneApp, but they are pretty limited and not necessarily up-to-date.

You can also try more comprehensive and universal software like EaseUS Todo PCTrans, which might interest you.

 

Finally, if you want to export the Windows settings and restore them afterward, use my software WinExport which will allow you to do it in only a few clicks.

By the way, I plan to add a generic feature to it to scan and detect efficiently the settings of all installed software, but I can send you the current prototypes.

 

Have fun!