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windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md
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author: frankroj
ms.topic: article
ms.technology: itpro-deploy
ms.date: 10/28/2022
ms.date: 08/09/2023
---
# Windows upgrade and migration considerations
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With Windows Easy Transfer, files and settings can be transferred using a network share, a USB flash drive (UFD), or the Easy Transfer cable. However, you can't use a regular universal serial bus (USB) cable to transfer files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer. An Easy Transfer cable can be purchased on the Web, from your computer manufacturer, or at an electronics store.
> [!NOTE]
>
> Windows Easy Transfer [is not available in Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026265/windows-windows-easy-transfer-is-not-available-in-windows-10).
### Migrate with the User State Migration Tool
You can use USMT to automate migration during large deployments of the Windows operating system. USMT uses configurable migration rule (.xml) files to control exactly which user accounts, user files, operating system settings, and application settings are migrated and how they're migrated. You can use USMT for both *side-by-side* migrations, where one piece of hardware is being replaced, or *wipe-and-load* (or *refresh*) migrations, when only the operating system is being upgraded.
> [!IMPORTANT]
>
> USMT only supports devices that are joined to a local Active Directory domain. USMT doesn't support Azure AD joined devices.
## Upgrade and migration considerations
Whether you're upgrading or migrating to a new version of Windows, you must be aware of the following issues and considerations:
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## Related articles
[User State Migration Tool (USMT) Overview Topics](../usmt/usmt-topics.md)<BR>
[Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md)<BR>
[Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md)
[Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md)