You might not have enough space on the SSD for the entire backup, so this mode moves only the user profile and settings to the SSD, with the rest of the data to a disk you specify. In this case, the SSD mode is very helpful, if you are transferring to a desktop PC with a small SSD for its operating system and a hard disk for data – a common configuration for many people. The HP laptop backup came to 150 GB, most of it program files, so you must of course ensure you have sufficient storage space available. It removes a potentially confusing decision from the user, but it does mean containers can be very large. You can’t choose to leave out certain files or choose to backup only specific software or documents. The entire process takes an all-or-nothing approach. This may be of more concern for corporate users migrating PCs with sensitive data, and while WinWin is aimed more at novice users, we’d still prefer some added protection. It takes a while to create the file, and we noticed that at no point were we asked to encrypt or password protect it. If you go down this route, you’ll still need to reinstall any existing programs manually on your new PC. Microsoft also includes free software called Easy Transfer within Windows, which is limited to migrating user profiles and settings, but not applications. There are other similar third-party tools, the best known being Laplink PC Mover. It’s designed to copy not just documents and settings, but installed programs as well, from any Windows computer running Windows XP or later, to another (typically more recent) Windows computer such as a new purchase. WinWin is the oddly named tool that transfers user accounts between Windows PCs. It’s definitely worth recommending for anyone without a lot of technical knowledge who has just upgraded their computer.

Overall Zinstall WinWin absolutely does what it says on the tin, and in our tests was an effective way to migrate from an old PC to a new one. But Zinstall undoubtedly has a good product on its hands with WinWin, and perhaps with a little refinement it could be even better. A single license for Laplink PC Mover is around half the price, at $59, and can be found online for less still. For that, you might want a more advanced tool. The lack of encryption security is perhaps a cause for concern, and WinWin isn’t especially flexible in providing a way to exclude items from the backup.

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