Guides and comparisons
Step-by-step methods to switch PCs, reinstall Windows or move to Windows 11 without losing your files, bookmarks or email.
How-to guides
- Transfer your Windows profile to a new PCWhat a Windows profile contains, what cannot be transferred, and how to move your files, browsers, Outlook and printers to a new PC step by step.Read the guide →
- Windows 10 end of support: what should you do?Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. Compare ESU, the free Windows 11 upgrade and a new PC, then learn how to move your data safely.Read the guide →
- Transfer Outlook PST Files to a New PCExchange, IMAP or POP: which PST files to copy, how to reopen them in Outlook, and what to do about rules, signatures and AutoComplete on a new PC.Read the guide →
- Back Up Chrome, Edge and Firefox BookmarksSync, HTML export or a full profile copy: three ways to back up your Chrome, Edge and Firefox bookmarks before you move to a new PC.Read the guide →
- Reinstall Windows without losing your dataFix problems using Windows Update, Reset this PC or a clean install: what each option keeps, your BitLocker key, and backing up your profile first.Read the guide →
Comparisons
- UserNest vs PCmover: which migration tool?UserNest and Laplink PCmover compared as of October 26, 2026: applications, transfer method, Outlook, printers, licensing and when to pick each tool.Read the guide →
- UserNest vs Transwiz: which one to choose?UserNest and ForensiT Transwiz compared as of October 26, 2026: full profile or selection, accounts and domains, Outlook, printers, cost and use cases.Read the guide →
- UserNest vs Windows Backup and OneDriveWindows Backup, OneDrive, manual copy or UserNest: account needed, data transferred, storage and best use, compared as of October 26, 2026.Read the guide →