how to transfer program files to new computer
I'm confused on how to transfer my files to a new computer after I clone my hard drive on my old computer. Do I have to install my OS on my new computer or will the True Image allow all files to be installed on new computer?


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If you "clone" (in Acronis True Image parlance) your old disk to another disk, all your data will be on that disk and it will be bootable on the same computer. If you put the cloned disk on a new computer it won't boot because of the hardware differences.
If you image your disk (disk and partition backup in ATI parlance), you get an image image that you can restore on your new computer. As Steve said, you would then have to go through the Univeral Restore operation after that restore to make the disk bootable on your new computer. The problem is that you will find yourself with the same OS as the old computer.
ATI is not capable of moving only your programs and files to your new computer. THe old OS comes with everything.
If your image your disk, you will be able to extract any file from the restulting archive file. The (low) risk is that your backup archive file could be corrupted for some reaon. Then no data is accessible within that file.
If you just want to move data files, don't use Acronis True Image or any backup software that doesn't leave the files as they are. Just copy your files to a USB disk before copying them back to your new computer.
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