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OthTech Switch
How it works

From old computer to new, one calm step at a time.

OthTech Switch guides you through every stage — and tells you honestly what happened at the end.

  • No cables to configure
  • Old PC never changed
  • Every file verified
New computer showing a single-use pairing code that expires

Your pairing code

7KQ4-M2XD

Works once · expires in 10 minutes

7 steps

From install to verified report

1 code

Is all it takes to pair

Every file

Fingerprinted before and after

0 files

Sent to OthTech

App screens from the OthTech Switch preview, with simulated data.

Start to finish

Seven steps, and the app shows you each one

Here's exactly what you'll see, and which computer you'll be sitting at.

  1. Getting set up

    01
    On both computers

    Install on both computers

    Download OthTech Switch on your old and new computer. Both need the same version — if they don't match, we'll tell you which one to update.

    Do this first on the old computer while the new one is still being unboxed.

    OthTech Switch

    Old computer

    Windows 10

    Installed

    New computer

    Windows 11

    Installed
    Same version on both — you're good to go
  2. 02
    On both computers

    Tell each computer its role

    On each computer, choose “This is my old computer” or “This is my new computer”. That's the only setup question.

    OthTech Switch

    Which computer is this?

    This is my old computerFiles will be sent from here
    This is my new computerFiles will arrive here
  3. 03
    On your old computer

    Pair with a one-time code

    Your new computer shows a short code. Type it on your old computer, then confirm on the new one. No IP addresses, ports or cables to configure.

    • Codes expire after a few minutes
    • Codes work only once
    • You approve every connection
    • Wi-Fi or a network cable
    Old computer asking for the 8-character pairing code shown on the new computer

  4. Deciding what comes along

    04
    On your new computer

    Scan and choose what to bring

    We look through your Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, Desktop and Downloads and show you what's there, by size. Add other folders or leave things out.

    • Scanning is always free
    • Large and temporary files highlighted
    • Online-only OneDrive files flagged
    • Installed apps listed for reference

    Not sure about a folder? Leave it ticked. You can always delete it later — you can't copy what you left behind.

    Migration overview: what was found on the old computer, apps found and what won't be copied
  5. 05
    On your new computer

    Check space and review the plan

    We compare what you selected with the free space on your new computer, recommend where things should go, and show how long it will likely take.

    • Space shortage caught before you start
    • You choose what happens to duplicates
    • Your allowance shown up front
    • Time shown as an estimate
    Storage screen matching folders to the new computer and flagging a missing drive

  6. Moving and proving it

    06
    On both computers

    Move and verify

    Files travel directly and encrypted from one computer to the other. Each one is fingerprinted as it's read and again after it's written — only matches are marked Verified.

    • Pause and resume any time
    • Folder structure and dates kept
    • Your old computer is never changed
    • Computers stay awake while moving

    Plug both computers in and go make a cup of tea. You don't need to watch it.

    Transfer screen with speed, time left, files moved and folder progress
  7. 07
    On your new computer

    Read your report

    A clear summary of what moved, what was verified, and anything that needs your attention — with a list of apps to reinstall. Save it as HTML, PDF or CSV.

    Migration completed report with verified files and apps to set up again
When things go wrong

Real homes have flaky Wi-Fi. That's fine.

Laptops run out of battery and routers restart. An interruption never means starting over — here's what you'd actually see.

If the Wi-Fi drops

OthTech Switch

The connection was interrupted. Your transferred files are safe.

Reconnect and the migration carries on from the last safe point.

If a computer restarts

OthTech Switch

Welcome back. Your migration is 62% done — continue?

Progress is saved continuously on both computers, so nothing is sent twice.

If they can't find each other

OthTech Switch

This network seems to block computers from talking to each other.

Guest and office Wi-Fi often do. We say so plainly and suggest a home network or a cable.

Example messages — the app's exact wording may differ.

Before you start

What you'll need

Four things. Most people already have all of them.

Tick them off as you go

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Want the long version?How to prepare your old PC before you moveTen minutes of preparation saves hours later.Read · 6 min

New computer. Same digital life.

Ready for your new computer?

OthTech Switch is in development. Tell us you're interested and we'll let you know the moment it's ready to download.

Free up to 11 GB
Files never uploaded
Every file verified
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In development at OthTech Solutions, India