Question Transferring Files from old hard drive to new hard drive

[Jpierre2]

Hello, so most of the videos of transfering files from old hard drive are outdated and I want to know if there is a way to transfer my files and programs without transfering windows and drivers from the old hard drive.

 

[rgd1101]

files? just copy and paste
programs and apps? reinstall

 

[mejustsayin]

copying files between computers has not changed in years. those videos may be old but not outdated. you cannot copy installed programs over since there could be registry entries and folders throughout the computer. It is best to reinstall.