Using Acronis True Image 13 to transfer files and programs from old computer to new
I'm an inexperienced Acronis True Image 13 owner/user who has fortunately not had to use it much other to create my backups. I've not updated to newer versions because of this though I had updated from Acronis 11 to 13. My current backup is spread over 2 external hard drives. Now that my old Windows 7 laptop needs to be replaced by a new windows 10 laptop, can I use my Acronis True Image 13 software to transfer everything from my old computer to my new? If so, would I be better off creating a new complete backup of my existing machine from start as it is now on a third external hard drive first so it's all on a single drive and /or should I first update to Acronis 17 before doing this? I am willing to do both if necessary or recommended.
Many thanks. I appreciate your quick resonse. Not to be mean, but it sounds as though there's really no reason to use Acronis as a means of transferring even personal data to a new machine.... It's not simpler to do so. That's not to denigrate Acronis in any way as I'm sure I will install it again on the new machine when I'm finally forced to replace this one, but as a means of transferring data, I suspect there are easier methods. It's not a part of what Acronis is made for in the first place, but Acronis does what it's intended to do so well that it's a must for me - + help when I needed it was wonderful .... I dread going to a new machine. There seems to be no hassle free way to transfer data from one machine to another and beside the expense of the new laptop, it looks as though there's no getting around rebuying many of the programs I use frequently. I guess I'll research some of the data transfer cables out there but I hate to be forced to rebuy programs just because my present machine's 4 years old.... In general, people don't seem to be as hesitant to replace aging laptops as I am and that always leaves me feeling like there must be something I'm missing in how to go about doing it. Then of course going from 7 to 10 only complicates it a step further......... Guess I'm a dinosaur set in my ways and bound for extinction....
Douglas, there are many ways that you can transfer your personal data between systems, Acronis is just one way you could use, but you could simply make copies of everything on a spare USB drive or large memory stick then copy the same to the new computer etc.
One method that I tend to use is to put data in my Dropbox (Cloud) storage and install Dropbox on my other computers so that all are accessing the same data in that way.
To be completely honest with you, I do not have any systems that are as new as only 4 years old - all of my systems are older than that, including my laptops. I guess I come from a generation that doesn't like to change everything just because something new comes along. While my computers are working and do all I want them to do, then I am happy with that. I don't need sizzling speeds or response times for the majority of things I use the computers for, so equally don't need to spend a lot of money on getting the latest super processor with loads of memory etc. Long live dinosaurs!