It is used for migrating Windows Server applications between older and newer versions of Windows Server, such as from Windows Server 2012 to 2019, 2016 to 2019, 2012 to 2016, and so on. The provided Windows Server application migrator can also be used to move programs and apps installed on the C drive to other drives.

Can applications running on Windows Server 2012 be upgraded or migrated to 2016?

"Hello, can I upgrade my Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016 and migrate all installed applications to the new server system? Is it possible to迁移 the installed applications from the old Windows Server to the new server computer? Does anyone know how to transfer installed applications from a Windows Server?

When you upgrade your Windows Server to a new version or migrate your Windows Server data to a new Windows Server computer, apart from the data, what else do you care about? The installed applications, software, and programs should be one of your top concerns, right?

It is well known that certain Windows Server applications require reinstallation and reactivation of licenses when moved to another Windows Server computer or upgraded to a new version. Downloading, reinstalling, and reactivating software and apps on a new Windows Server machine can be a time-consuming process. So, is there a better way to upgrade essential Windows Server apps to a new version or new server without having to reinstall?

Yes, all these issues can be effectively resolved with the help of a reliable Windows Server application migration tool. You can directly migrate programs installed on your old Windows Server computer to the new one.

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In fact, if you search online for “Windows Server application migration,” “migrate a Windows Server application,” or “move installed Windows Server applications to a new machine,” you won't find much useful information. There are two reasons for this: first, Windows Server application migrations can be complicated; second, many recommended application migration tools don't actually move installed programs to another server computer or disk.

Fortunately, all these issues are addressed with the release of a Windows PC transfer software – the Todo PCTrans Technician tool. The software is designed to transfer data, applications, and even account settings on Windows server computers.

You might be wondering what makes Todo PCTrans Technician an excellent Windows Server migration tool, right? Here are some great features that can quickly put your doubts to rest:

    • Multiple Transfer Modes: With PC to PC, Application Migration, and Backup & Restore modes, Windows Server users can flexibly transfer files, applications, software, and more between old and new computers.
    • Must-Have Apps Supported: Supports migration of most essential apps, including Microsoft Office, Adobe software, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Chrome, Skype, TeamViewer, and more.
    • Flexible Migration: Windows Server users can flexibly transfer data, files, and installed applications between server computers with PC to PC and Backup & Restore modes.
    • Compatibility with the Latest Windows Server: Fully compatible with the latest Windows Server 2019. You can migrate programs from your old Windows Server machines to the newest Windows Server 2019.

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Aside from the features mentioned above, Todo PCTrans Technician also includes two standout features that cater to most Windows Server users:

    • Migrate from an older version of Windows Server to a newer one, such as from Windows Server 2016 to 2019, 2012 to 2016, 2008 to 2016, and so on.
    • Migrate from 32-bit Windows Server to 64-bit Windows Server.

Operation Guide: Migrating Applications from Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008/2003

You might be wondering how to migrate your Windows Server applications from an old computer to a new one. Follow this tutorial to start effortlessly transferring applications between Windows servers:

Tutorial 1 - Migrating an Application from an Older Windows Server to a Newer Windows Server

Migrate apps, data, and even settings from an older Windows Server computer over a network connection.

Step 1: Run the Todo PCTrans tool on both computers

On the source computer, click PC to PC on the Todo PCTrans main screen, and then continue.

Select PC to PC transfer mode

Step 2. Choose the transfer direction – From the old computer or to the new one

"New" - Transfer all data from an old computer to the current new one remotely.

"Old" - Transfer all data from your current old device to the new one.

Select transfer direction: Select transfer direction

Step 3: Connect the two computers

1. Select the IP address or device name of the target computer, then click "Connect."

2. Type the target computer's login password, then click OK to confirm.

If the target PC is not listed, you can click Add PC to connect to it manually by entering its IP address or device name.

Connect two computers

Step 4: Select apps, programs, and software to transfer to the target computer

1. You choose what to transfer from the current computer to the target computer.

2. After selecting the apps and data you need, click on “Transfer” to start the transferring process.

Choose the apps you want to transfer from your computer to another one.Apps to transfer from PC to PC

Tutorial 2 - Moving an Installed Windows Server Application to a New Server Machine Without Internet Access

Migrate installed applications between Windows Server computers without a network connection.

Step 1: Create a backup file.

1. Connect the USB (flash) drive/external hard disk to the source computer. Launch Todo PCTrans and click Start on the main screen under Backup & Restore.

Transfer files via Backup and Restore – Step 1 Transfer files via Backup and Restore – Step 1

2. Tap Data Backup to continue.

Transfer files via Backup and Restore – Step 2 Transfer files via Backup and Restore – Step 2

3. Click on “Edit” to choose the specific data, applications, and user accounts under the Applications, Users, and Files sections that you want to back up.

Transfer files via Backup and Restore - Step 3 Transfer files via Backup and Restore - Step 3

Step 2. Restore from the backup file you just created

1. Insert the USB drive with your backup files into the target computer and launch Todo PCTrans. Click on “Backup & Restore > Start > Data Restore.”

Transfer files from PC to PC via backup & restore - step 1 Transfer files from PC to PC via backup & restore - step 1

2. Click "Browse" to find the ISO file. Select "Restore" and proceed to the next step.

As can be seen from the figure, Step 2

3. Now, you can choose the application/file/account that you want to restore.

Or you can click the "Edit" button to flexibly select the specific data to transfer. Click "Finish" to confirm. Also, you can click the Edit icon > "Submit" to change the target path for recovering and saving the files.

Transfer files with Image - Step 3

Tutorial 3 - Moving Windows Server installations from the C drive to another drive

Objective: Move apps from the C drive to another drive without reinstalling or reactivating them; cause no boot issues.