Can Bravura Easy Computer Sync Transfer Programs and Games?

No. Bravura Easy Computer Sync cannot transfer installed programs, applications, or games from one computer to another. It can, however, transfer installation files, which you can then run on the receiving computer to install the software.

Why Bravura Easy Computer Sync Cannot Transfer Programs and Games

When a program or game is installed, it places files in several system locations, adds entries to the Windows registry, and often ties its license or activation to that specific computer. Bravura Easy Computer Sync is designed to transfer files and folders. It does not move the system-level components an installed program needs to run, so a copied program folder will not work on the new computer.

What Files Bravura Easy Computer Sync Can Transfer

Bravura Easy Computer Sync can transfer files and folders between two Windows computers, including:

• Documents, such as Word files, spreadsheets, PDFs, and text files
• Photos and images
• Music and other audio files
• Videos
• Downloads and desktop files
• Program installation files, such as .exe and .msi files
• Other user files and folders you select

By default, the software hides protected Windows system folders, such as Program Files, as a safety precaution. To access specific files and folders, including hidden or system files, use the Drag & Drop mode and check the appropriate boxes to show hidden and protected files.

Email data is not transferred automatically, because each email program stores its files in a different location. You can locate these files on the old computer and move them manually using the Drag & Drop mode.

How to Install Your Programs and Games on the Receiving Computer

Programs and games must be installed using the original discs, installation files, or installed from the original service platforms like Steam, and Adobe for example.

If you still have the installation executable files (such as .exe or .msi files) for your programs, you can use Bravura Easy Computer Sync to transfer those files to the receiving computer. Once transferred, run each installation file on the receiving computer to install the program. Have any product keys or account sign-in details ready, since some software requires reactivation on a new computer.

For games and software purchased through an online platform, sign in to that platform on the receiving computer and download the program again from your account library.

Applicable To

• Bravura Easy Computer Sync software
• Plugable USB Transfer Cables