Make sure that both computers are connected to the same network. On the computer to which you want to transfer files and ...

Make sure that both computers are connected to the same network. On the computer to which you want to transfer files and settings (your new computer), start Windows Easy Transfer and then follow the instructions. Do not start Windows Easy Transfer on your old computer. To transfer files directly over a network without copying them to and from a network location, you'll need to get a Windows Easy Transfer key from the new computer and then type the key on your old computer before you can collect files and settings to transfer. The Windows Easy Transfer key acts like a password to help protect files and settings when you transfer them over the network.