Populating New PC Data from Old PC

Specs

• HDD: 1 TB SATA III
• RAM: 8 GB Dual Channel DDR 4
• GPU: 420 Watt
• CPU: Intel i5 6600K Skylake
• Mainboard: ASROCK H110M
• Graphics: Intel HD 530 1792 MB RAM
• OS: Windows 10 Pro x64
• MS Office 2016 x64

This is a 64 bit system and the previous was a 32 bit system. Of course I will not be able to use various previous applications and therefore I can't clone it on the new disc from a back up, but I would definitely like to get my other personal files and data out of the old one and simply copy these to the new disc.

Now the main question here is that can I take out the disk from the old PC and use it inside the new computer so that I can get the required data from time to time as needed and eventually get up to speed. How would I go about attaching the disc to this new machine and could I then access and transfer stuff from that or to that.

Or should I just stick it in to the case of an external drive (presently with a 2 TB SATA II HD inside) and then derive data from that. Eventually I would use it as an external storage if the other invalidated computer is completely toast.

Regards,

 

It should be noted that just about every 32-bit program will run fine in 64-bit Windows. But if there are 64-bit versions of your programs, I would install them anyway.

Either way should work fine. But if me, I would install it as a secondary drive in the new PC. It should just show up and you can then copy and paste or drag and drop your data files to the new drive.

 

Hello Bill,
Many thanks for your input.
I'm sorry for responding so late. I have been so very busy with so many other things and haven't been able to stay up to date.
I tried it like you suggested, but things didn't work out. First as I wanted to install the additional (older HDD) I found the SATA data cables couldn't reach the HDD from the bundled Power supply cables at the top. So I thought I would buy a extensions tomorrow and closed the case back. As I started the PC the BIOS had a hiccup and started beeping as it could not complete its POST function. It was 1 long beep with 2 short ones or the other way around. Checked Google for this and found that all manufacturers have their own code and in my case it said something was wrong with RAM or the Mainboard.
So I called the Supplier and he asked me to reinsert the RAM sticks and change the sockets. But it still didn't work. So they asked me to send it back and they sent me a new system the very next day. That was nice of them. They also asked me to replace the DVD data cable with the HDD as it has two other SATA plugs which reach down. So now I could attach the the older HDD.
However, this didn't go well either as the installed programs did not operate at all due to missing drivers and other peripheral parameters. Probably also because I had installed the 64 bit versions of Windows and Office. In addition it also put the whole system in to some sort of a stress. The HDD started making a very faint sort of periodic hum. So I opened the case and found the sound quite loud actually and only that HDD was hot as hell and remembered what a wise guy said - heat is the bane of all electronics! So I took it out and transferred some of the required data by inserting the HDD in to the External Drive case and accessed it from there. The system is running smoothly without any noise or sounds again.
Yesterday I read I could have used the Acronis True Image to clone the partitions from the backup as it allows you to recover them to a different system, using their Universal Restore which comes as an extra free download, but one needs to validate the backup and prepare it.
I am not so very pleased with the Intel HD 530 1792 MB RAM. Previously I had an old ATI AMD Graphics Card and the colors were so rich and the images so crisp, but this one gives sort of washed out images.
I just want to correct the specs I gave previously: HDD: 1.5 TB SATA III and PSU: 420 Watt
I have one other question which has more to do with something else though ( I hope Arie won "t mind asking it here).
This latest update or upgrade to 1607 kind of ******* up the Start (it was quite alright in the previous version - 1511 ) Is there any way to get back just the Start screen as this new one is so marred with the predominant shabby looking "All Programs "?

Regards,

 

Thanks for that update, Rista.

I am not the one the ask about the Windows 10 start menu because the Luddite in me does not like it. So I don't use it. Instead, I use and recommend Start10 which brings back the familiar W7 Start menu and desktop and for just $5 (after a decent 30 day trial period) is well worth it, IMO. Others use and like Classic Shell, and it is totally free. StartIsBack is a third alternative that many like and it is just $3.

I am sure if I took the time to get used to W10's start menu, it would become intuitive too, but when I get set in my ways, I don't like to change.

I did find a decent How-to Geek article that was just updated for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update that may help you accomplish what you want. See the How-to Geek, 10 Ways to Customize the Windows 10 Start Menu.

 

UEFI and Legacy problem?

Why not install your AMD card or get a newer one?
I have no trouble with the W10 Start Menu I have a desire to use NEW "stuff" and learn how and keep up with the younger generation. That way they can't put one over you as you can understand what is going on. I Google to make sure I get it right.