Instead, start the Easy Computer Sync software you just installed. If a window asks you to allow the program to make changes to your computer, click Yes. Select, Transfer Data to New Computer. You will be asked if this is your old or new computer. From your old computer, select This is my old computer. A window will appear asking you to select items to be transferred. On the old computer, select the folders that contain the data you want to transfer to your new computer.
You do not need to select anything on the new computer. Only the most commonly used folders are included by default. You can add more folders by clicking the Add Folder button.
If your computer has a second drive or you want to customize your transfer beyond the default folders, you might find this blog post useful. On the same window, click Options. For Transfer Files select Only to other computer. For If there is a conflict, select Make Copies.
The display will return to the previous window. Click Next. The files in the folders you selected will be transferred to the new computer. On the final screen, you can click View Log to see a list of the transferred files. After a connection between the two computers is established through the cable, the Select how you want to transfer data window will appear.
Select Sync Files. The Select Folders to Synchronize window will appear. Place a check mark next to the folders you would like to synchronize between the two computers.
Please note, this will not only copy data from the first PC to the second, but also from the second PC to the first. If you want to synchronize folders that are not in the list of default folders, select Add Folder. To show all non-hidden folders on the computer, select Show Protected Folders. See this blog post for more details on setting other folders and drives. Click Options to set how duplicate files are handled.
Information on these settings can be found here. The files in the folders you selected will be synced between the computers. The Simple File Transfer window will appear. This window has a menu section and four panes. The top-right pane shows the contents of the folder currently selected on the left. The bottom two panes show the same things for the second computer. To see your user folders, such as Documents, Pictures, Music, and the like, click Show System Folders at the upper right of the menu section.
With great power comes great responsibility — be careful when transferring data via this method! Also, do not move any hidden folders under your User name unless you know exactly what you are doing. They could overwrite important information on the new computer. Generally the most commonly transferred information is documents, pictures, music, and the like—the irreplaceable stuff. By default, most programs save this data in your User folders, a set of folders created by Windows for every user name on the system.
The location of your User folders will differ depending on which version of Windows is on the system, and will usually share the same name as your Windows login. We do need to make it clear that the Easy Computer Sync software can't directly access files from other programs.
But we can get access to these important items and transfer them over! You've now exported your bookmarks and favorites to your computer, and can transfer them over to be imported on your new computer! Click Here , to see our video of step-by-step instructions for setup and operation of our transfer cables if you need. Importing your bookmarks and favorites is really easy to do as well.
Let's go over to the new computer now, and get started! We're going to start out the same way we did to export the favorites:. The process for exporting and importing bookmarks should be relatively similar, if not the same across all browsers. Here are links to steps for some of the other major browsers to get you started:. We hope this was helpful! Feel free to reach out to us directly at: support plugable.
As technology improves, modern computers are typically getting slimmer and lighter which is great! But, the tradeoff often is a computer that doesn't have a disc drive.
So, how do you install the Bravura Easy Computer Sync software without a disc drive? Don't worry, we've got you covered! The Bravura Easy Computer Sync software can be downloaded and installed without the need for a disc drive. Click button below to the driver page:. Bravura Easy Computer Sync. This is a direct link to the driver page, which should download in the background and go into your Downloads folder.
After downloading, double-click the setup file to begin installing. Be sure to install the software on both computers to complete the connection.
If your other computer has a disc drive, feel free to use the disc that came with your order to install the software! We can help! Your data is important to you, and we want to help you securely transfer it with confidence.
Available in both USB 2. Our Transfer Cables are compatible with: Windows 11, 10, 7, 8. With that said, there are a few important details to note:. Your Plugable Transfer Cable order includes everything you need to perform transfers. Below, is a video with a full set of step-by-step instructions showcasing the following topics. Please note, this video was produce before Windows 11 was released, so it is not mentioned. The setup and operational steps are still the same though, and will work for Windows Our Plugable USB 2.
Click here , to download the latest version of Bravura Easy Computer Sync. Please reach out to us directly with any questions or concerns at: support plugable. Here are some helpful tips to get started transferring to Windows See all Power Devices and Batteries.
SATA M. Cables Docks Storage Video Adapters. Cables Hubs. USB 3. Plugable USB 2. Walmart Newegg Google Shopping. Click or tap the button again to dismiss this message. Product Information Menu. In The Box. Port What it is: A physical connection slot that joins devices together. Why it matters: Power can be supplied in a different ways involving different connectors, so it's important to know your options for powering a device.
Why it matters: Some devices charge the PC connected to them, others will get power only from a PC, while others will be powered externally without providing power to the host. Why it matters: It's important to match the voltage of a power supply or charger to the device, as applying too many volts can overload and destroy the device.
Why it matters: Amperage can determine or influcence aspects of devices such as charging rates and power draw. Why it matters: Wattage informs us how much energy or power a device uses to function. For example, power adapters for computers provide a certain amount of wattage to charge its battery. Higher performance computers require higher amount of wattage. Connection To Host. Why it matters: Standardized connections go through revisions, and you may need a newer or different specification to get the results needed.
Why it matters: The USB version influences that type of features a device can provide. Knowing the USB version helps you understand what a specific USB port can do and if it meets a particular need, such as laptop charging.
Included Cables. Step-by-Step Instructions The video below provides complete step-by-step instructions to get you started transferring. Install the software on both computers by using either the included software installation CD, or download the software for installation from the Download section on this page, or, click Here.
Give both computers a restart to ensure the software installation process has finalized. Connect the Transfer Cable, and start the software on both computers to initiate the connection. At this point, you can register the software with the included 16 character Product Key. Now, pick the transfer mode you want to use and begin transferring. Frequently Asked Questions. If you're still having trouble after installing and starting the software on both computers you'll want to try these troubleshooting steps in order: 1.
The software can definitely be enabled again, and if the connection works properly, you may need to just add an exception for the Transfer Software to your security program If you are still having trouble, please download and run our diagnostic program on each computer with the Transfer Cable plugged into a USB port by clicking HERE A folder with the results will be placed on each computers desktop view after running the tool.
Open Article in New Tab. Should I install the software before plugging in the cable, or the other way around? Will this transfer my programs and games? Does each computer need a monitor, keyboard, and mouse attached? Here's a basic summary of the steps you'll need to take to setup and perform transfers: Plug the Transfer Cable in between both computers Connect one computer to the monitor, start the Easy Computer Sync software, and get the software to the point where it is, "Waiting for Connection" Unplug the current computer from the monitor, and plug the other one in.
Or, switch inputs over if your monitor supports it Start the software on the other computer, and complete the connection Once the connection is made between the computers you can control the transfer process from one computer We hope this was helpful.
Thank you! Where do I find my Product Key? Is there a specific USB port that I should connect the cable to on either system? My old computer won't turn on. Can I use this to transfer content to my new computer?
Using Easy Computer Sync to transfer data to a second drive on your new computer. Preparing the Old Computer: 1. In another window, you will individually select the destination disk and folder on your new computer for each user folder you see here In the following Steps 7 through 17, we will select the destination for a single user folder on the old computer. Setting up a folder for transfer to second drive of the new computer repeat for each folder Do the Steps 8 through 17 for each user folder you want to transfer from those shown in the Select Items to Transfer window.
Click Add Folder 9. To do this, click Show Protected Folders at the lower-left A confirmation window will appear. Click Yes. Click Create Folder The screen shot below shows the Desktop folder being added Changing your default user folders to the ones you transferred After transferring your user folders to the second drive on your new computer, you may wish to set those folders as the default user folders in place of the original ones on your SSD drive.
There are three common scenarios for using a Windows Transfer Cable: Upgrading to a new computer Transferring files back and forth between two computers on an ongoing basis synchronizing One-time transfer of a few files or folders The Bravura Easy Sync software is used for each scenario. Installation Instructions: 1. After clicking the link above, you will typically see a dialog box like this: 3.
After the download finishes, you will see another dialog box like this: 4. This will transfer a huge amount of unnecessary information to the new PC, wasting hard drive space and substantially increasing the time required for the transfer.
Finding the information you want Generally the most commonly transferred information is documents, pictures, music, and the like—the irreplaceable stuff. For Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8. Exporting your Bookmarks and Favorites: With your Edge browser open, click the ellipsis three dots in the top right side of the browser which will open the browser options.
Then, click on "Favorites" Now, we can see the favorites we have, and would like to export so we can transfer them over. Click the ellipsis in the Favorites Window which will give us the option to export Click on, "Export Favorites" , which will get your favorites ready to export.
Finally, choose the folder where you want to export the favorites. Importing your Bookmarks and Favorites Importing your bookmarks and favorites is really easy to do as well. We're going to start out the same way we did to export the favorites: With your browser open, click the ellipsis in the top right side of the browser which will open browser options.
Then, click on, "Favorites" Next, click on, "Import Favorites" Then, you'll get a drop-down menu, and you'll be able to choose where you want to import the data from. Now, you'll be able to choose the favorites file we exported, and transferred over. Select the file in the folder, and click, "Open". Once the bookmarks are imported, we should get this message saying that it's, "All done! Ok, we've imported our favorites into our new computer. But, let's check and make sure everything is there.
All the favorites we've imported are there, and now we can pick up where we left off with the old computer. I use a different browser, what do I do? Here are links to steps for some of the other major browsers to get you started: Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Brave We hope this was helpful! I don't have a disc drive. How can I install the Easy Computer Sync transfer software?
Click button below to the driver page: Bravura Easy Computer Sync This is a direct link to the driver page, which should download in the background and go into your Downloads folder. Take some time to read it over, then, click I Agree , when you're ready to continue Here you can choose the individual components of the installation and click next when you're ready to move on Click the button to Browse your computer, and pick the location to install the software.
Click Install , when you're ready to move on Click Finish , when the installation is complete, and then restart your computer to finalize the installation. Can I use my Plugable Transfer Cable and software more then once? We'll help you securely transfer your data with confidence! Our Transfer Cables and software are great for transferring documents, music, pictures, videos and other data files, but will not move installed programs.
Help Me Choose. WinWin Remote Service. Pro Remote Service. Remote Upgrade to Windows Quickbooks to new computer. Move To New Computer. Zinstall WinWin. Zinstall Migration Kit Pro. FullBack Backup. Zinstall Easy Transfer. Windows 10 Upgrade Companion. WinServ - Server Migration. FullBack - PC Backup. Looking to transfer with a cable? Our Easy Transfer software will get that done for you!
An Easy Transfer Cable is a type of cable that helps transfer data from one computer to another. The transfer itself is done using a special software program that uses the cable to transfer your files. These days, you can also use Network cables also called CAT5 or Ethernet cables — in fact, you probably already have one and may not need to buy another! Network cables are faster and cheaper — and we recommend them. Here is how that cable looks like:. Just plug the cable between the computers. So just find something on the back of each computer that the cable fits, and plug it there.
Once the cable is connected, run the transfer software and start the transfer. We recommend using Zinstall WinWin , a dedicated software that will transfer all of your stuff — programs, settings and files — to the new computer more on that further on.
Using Zinstall WinWin , you will be able to transfer all of your stuff, including:. You can use WinWin with a cable, or even without a cable — going through wireless network or a USB drive. It can transfer via your wireless network, your existing Internet connection, or even through a USB backup drive. Ask us how in the chat on the bottom-right of the page.
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