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Restore data files only, old computer to new computer

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Is it possible to restore data files only using my Acronis backups so that I can essentially "copy" the data from my old computer to my new computer?  If so, how?  Let me know if additional information is needed.  Thanks !

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If the new and the old computers are connected to the same network you can just copy the data files from the old computer to the new computer. It is a little bit more difficult than it sounds. On your old computer bring up the listing of network devices, select the new computer, you will be prompted for user name and password (the ones for the new computer), enter them and you can use your file manager of preference to copy data files.

It is more complicated if you wish to copy data for email clients such as Thunderbird. If your email provider uses IMAP or Microsoft Exchange then install you mail client and then add your account details and all your emails will download. This may take some time.

Ian