What is Windows Migration Assistant, and what does it do?
As mentioned above, Windows Migration Assistant is an Apple software that usually comes preinstalled on your Mac to help you migrate the data from your PC to your macOS device. However, to transfer the files, you will also need to download and install the app on your PC. The Windows and macOS systems are very different OSes, so here’s what Windows Migration Assistant can help you move:
Transfers the emails, contacts, and email settings from Outlook and Windows Mail to the Mail app on Mac. Moves the appointments and reminders from your Windows PC to your Calendar and Reminders (Requires migrating to a Mac with macOS Ventura) app on Mac. It transfers the music, podcasts, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows in their respective apps on Mac. Imports all the bookmarks and homepages from any of your browsers to Safari. Translates the desktop pictures, language, and location settings to System Settings or System Preferences (If the Mac is using macOS Ventura, known Wi-Fi networks will be moved as well). Transfers all the documents and other files from your home directory. It copies all the non-system files from the system and other drives to the Shared folder of your home folder.
So, Windows Migration Assistant will only transfer, copy or import data and settings, not entire applications.
How do I download Windows Migration Assistant?
How do I use Windows Migration Assistant?
Of course, the two computers must be connected to the same wired or wireless network or directly connected with a cable. We hope our article provided sufficient information for Windows Migration Assistant download and usage. You might also be interested in reading our guide on how to transfer your Windows Settings to a new computer safely. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to use the comments section below.
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