4 Best Free File Transfer Software for All Windows PCs

In this post, you will get multiple free file transfer software for PC to transfer files to new computers easily in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7. And the steps are in each method.

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By Ivy Updated on March 9, 2023

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How to Transfer Files from an Old PC to a New PC

Looking for file transfer software for PC?

Hi, I need a way to transfer all my data from my old PC (Windows 7) to my new PC (Windows 10), and I have a huge file package created by Windows Easy Transfer on an external drive. However, Windows 10 does not provide the Windows Easy Transfer program. If I would have known I could have transferred data prior to upgrading to 10. Please let me know how to fix it.

The above situation would be a little awkward while transferring from Windows 7 to Windows 10 via Windows Easy Transfer. What should you do? It's necessary to find other file transfer software for PC to PC transfer. 

Any Free File Transfer Software for Windows PCs?

As a matter of fact, you can use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer files from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7. For newer systems, you could consider using other file transfer software for PC to migrate data from an old computer to a new computer. And I'll introduce you to such software with a table.

Transfer Software

Supported OS

Transfer Contents

Transfer Through

Price

AOMEI Backupper Standard

Windows 11, 10, 8.1/8, 7, Vista and XP

Files/folders

External hard drive, USB flash drive, network and cloud drive

Free

OneDrive

Windows 11, 10, 8.1/8, 7, Vista and XP

Files/folders

OneDrive Cloud

5GB free storage

PCmover

Windows 11, 10, 8.1/8, 7, Vista and XP

Files/folders, settings

Network, Laplink USB cable and Laplink Ethernet cable

$29.95 per PC

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows 7, Vista and XP

Files/folders, user accounts, email, Internet favorites

External hard drive, USB flash drive, network and Easy Transfer cable

Free

Stepwise Guide to Transfer Files Using Free File Transfer Tools

Learn more about the top 4 free file transfer tools and the stepwise guide to use them.

Transfer Files from PC to PC with AOMEI Backupper

In order to make the file transfer easier, it’s highly recommended to use the free file transfer software for PC - AOMEI Backupper Standard, which is a professional yet free file synchronization software for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP (32-bit and 64-bit).

Syncing files to multiple locations
You are allowed to sync files to local disk, external hard drive (HDD&SSD), USB flash drive, network share or NAS, and even the cloud drives, like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Sugarsync, Cloudme, etc. And you can combine some of them to make the 3-2-1 backup strategy.
Automatic sync 
Sync files automatically to keep changes, not only current but also further, thereby minimizing data loss in a disaster. You have 5 options, namely, daily, weekly, monthly, event triggers and USB plug in. The last one allows you to automatically copy files when USB drive is connected.

Assuming that you would like to transfer files and programs from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Before syncing, please:

  • Ensure the two PCs are stay in the same LAN or WIFI.

  • Create a network share folder on your destination computer (Windows 10).

And then follow the steps listed below to transfer files from PC to PC for free:

1. Free download file transfer software for PC to PC - AOMEI Backupper Standard. And run the program after the installation in Windows 7 PC. For those who is running Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 (including R2) and SBS 2003, 2008, 2011, please try AOMEI Backupper Server to enjoy more.

Download Freeware Win 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP
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2. Select Sync tab in the home interface, and choose Basic Sync.

File Sync

Other ways to sync files in Windows 10: 
Real-Time Sync: It will sync files immediately to the destination after the files or folder changes, and make all files or folders stay up to date in time.
Mirror Sync: It helps you prevent any unwanted change in the destination folder in a sync task.
Two-Way Sync: Unlike previous sync solutions, it syncs changes between source and destination once changes made in either of them. 

3. Press + Add Folder to choose which files on Windows 7 will be transferred. Change Task Name to differ from other tasks if need be.

Add Folder

4. Select the inverted triangle icon at the second bar > Add Share or NAS Devices > input the Network Path of your Windows 10 PC and add a folder on it as the destination path. 

Select Destination Folder

5. Click Start Sync to transfer files to new computer (Windows 10) with the best file transfer software for PC. 

Start Sync to Network Share Folder

More options for sync task:
★ Options: This option will help you to comment the sync task, and enable email or SMS notification, etc.
★ Schedule Sync: It enables you to automatically sync files on a regular basis, like daily, weekly, monthly, Event triggers, USB plug in, and the last two options are only available in advanced editions. For details, check the edition comparison page. 

After a while, these files will be transferred from Windows 7 to Windows 10 with a success. It’s kind of easy.

Transfer Files from Old PC to New PC via OneDrive

Besides, you could try cloud drive to transfer your files, like OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, etc. Since Microsoft recommended you to use OneDrive to transfer data, we will show you the details of how to transfer files from one PC to another PC with OneDrive.

Although the free account has only 5GB free storage space, you can upgrade to a larger capacity if there is not enough space. If you have a Microsoft 365 account, you can get 1TB OneDrive storage.

 Then, sign in with your Microsoft OneDrive account and follow the steps below. 

1. Click the OneDrive icon from the system tray, and choose Help & Settings > Settings.

OneDrive Help Settings

2. At the Back up tab, please click the Manage back up button.

OneDrive Manage Backup

3. Choose the folder that you would like to backup, click Start back up button to transfer files to OneDrive.

Start Backup Folder To OneDrive

Please note that Important PC Folders in OneDrive can only backup files in Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders to OneDrive.

If there are other important folders that you would like to backup, please drag and drop them to the OneDrive folder on your computer, and they will automatically be synced to OneDrive. Then sign in to the same OneDrive account on your new PC, and all files and folders will be synced to your new computer.

File Transfer between PCs Using PCmover Express

PCmover Express is a free PC to PC file transfer software for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and transfers files, data, settings, and user profiles from an old PC to a new PC.

Before transferring, please:

  • Install and run PCmover Express on both PCs.

  • Close all running programs.

  • Disable Power saving options, and scheduled Windows tasks.

1. Run PCmover Express on the old computer, and click TRANSFER BETWEEN PCs on the main window.

Transfer Between PCs

2. Before hit Next, set up the PCmover Express on the new computer like the below steps:

  • Run PCmover Express on the new computer and click TRANSFER BETWEEN PCs on the main window,

  • Input your email address, serial number, and user name, and hit Next.

  • Hit Next in next window.

  • And it will find other PCs that stay the same LAN.

3. After the two PCs connected, click ANALYZE PC on the new computer.

Analyze PC

4. Click Choose What to Transfer besides the Next button.

Choose What To Transfer

5. Choose one of the three ways to transfer: STANDARD (RECOMMENDED), FILES ONLY TRANSFER or LET ME CHOOSE, and hit Next. (choose the first option here)

Standard Recommended

6. Press Start TRANSFER to transfer files from an old computer to a new computer.

Start Transfer

If you have the Laplink USB or Ethernet cable, please plug in your computers to transfer files without internet. 

PC File Transfer by Windows Easy Transfer

Fortunately, there is a proven solution that we found, see details below:

According to Microsoft, Windows Easy Transfer is a file transfer software to move user accounts, email, documents, music, videos, pictures, programs, internet favorites and more from an old version of Windows to a new version of Windows. The supported OS includes Windows XP, Vista, and 7, which means you could only migrate files and programs from:

  • Windows XP to Windows 7.

  • Windows Vista to Windows 7.

Although Microsoft claimed that Windows Easy Transfer is not included in Windows 10, you could try the proven solution provided in this Windows Easy Transfer alternative essay to transfer files from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

And it’s the PC to PC file transfer software without internet, because it allows you to transfer files using an easy transfer cable.

Summing It Up

There is multiple file transfer software for PC. You may pick a suitable tool according to your specific needs.

  • If you want to use Windows built-in tools, choose OneDrive or Windows Easy Transfer. However, Windows Easy Transfer is only compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7.
  • If you want to move your files, settings, and user profiles from one PC to another, PCmover is a good choice. However, you need to pay for it.
  • If you want an automatic file transfer tool, try AOMEI Backupper Standard. It enables you to sync files between various locations, such as from one folder to another, from one disk to another, and from one PC to another.

It’s worth mentioning that more sync features are provided in AOMEI Backupper Professional, like two way sync, mirror sync to automatically protect your digital data, backup and restore files larger over 4GB. 

Besides, this software still provides you with a special backup type - Cloud Backup, which enables you to backup folders to AOMEI Cloud, a cloud drive with 1TB of free storage, and you have 15 days of free access after registration.

Ivy
Ivy · Editor
Ivy is an editor of AOMEI Technology, she covers backup & restore,hard disk & partitions management and cloud files transfer and so on for AOMEI. She is an outgoing girl and enjoys helping people find solutions to their problems. She loves traveling, eating, reading and so on. She usually hangs out with friends at her leisure time.