Which methods can you use to migrate user settings from a previous operating system to Windows 10?

Issue:

How to migrate settings from an older version of AutoCAD to a newer version.

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Recommended: Use the AutoCAD migration, export and import utility
Alternative: Use the AutoCAD CUI editor
Alternative 2: Migration using Windows shell (for advanced users only)
Which of the following is a Windows 10 tool for migrating user profiles to a new computer?
What Windows 10 tool can be used to move desktop settings and applications from one computer to another?
Which of the following configuration passes is used to apply packages to a Windows 10 image?
Which of the following tasks can be performed by using DISM?

Solution:

Recommended: Use the AutoCAD migration, export and import utility

The migration utility is installed with AutoCAD and runs automatically the first time starting AutoCAD after installation.

The migration utility migrates settings between two versions of the same AutoCAD product in the same language.

Follow these steps for the same computer:

Keep the previous version of AutoCAD installed on the old computer.
Install the new version of AutoCAD in trial mode on the old computer.
Use the migration utility to transfer settings from the older version of AutoCAD to the new version:
- Windows 10: Start > AutoCAD 20xx > Migrate From a Previous Release
- Windows 11: Start > All Apps > AutoCAD 20xx > Migrate From a Previous Release

Follow these steps for different computers:

Export settings from computer 1:
- Windows 10: Start > AutoCAD 20xx > Export AutoCAD 20xx Settings
- Windows 11: Start > All Apps > AutoCAD 20xx > Export AutoCAD 20xx Settings
Import the settings on the new computer:
- Windows 10: Start > AutoCAD 20xx > Import AutoCAD 20xx Settings
- Windows 11: Start > All Apps > AutoCAD 20xx > Import AutoCAD 20xx Settings

Notes:

Do not migrate settings from an English to a German version of AutoCAD.
Do not migrate settings from AutoCAD to AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Architecture, or AutoCAD Mechanical (and the other way around).

Alternative: Use the AutoCAD CUI editor

The AutoCAD CUI editor can "migrate" (transfer) settings between different language versions of AutoCAD or between different AutoCAD products. This can also be usable for versions of AutoCAD that do not have a migration utility.

Locate the CUIx file for the version of AutoCAD from which to transfer settings.
In the new version of AutoCAD, enter CUI on the command line and click the Transfer tab.
Load the CUIx file from step 1 into the right pane of the window.
Move workspace and other settings to the left pane of the window per Drag and Drop.

Note: By default, CUIx files install in this location:

C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AutoCAD 20xx\Rxx.x\<language>\Support

Alternative 2: Migration using Windows shell (for advanced users only)

The migration utility is called AdMigrator.exe and is in the AutoCAD program folder. For example:

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 20xx\AdMigrator.exe

Note:

For the versions of AutoCAD that do not have "Migrate From a Previous Release," double-click the AdMigrator.exe utility to see if it will allow settings to migrate.
It is probably necessary to designate a specific target for the utility by creating a shortcut. To do this:

Right-click-drag AdMigrator.exe to the desktop (or other usable folder) and choose "Create shortcuts here."
Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties.
At the end of the contents of the Target field, type in a /product parameter:
- AutoCAD Electrical = /product "ACADE"
- AutoCAD Mechanical = /product "ACADM"
- AutoCAD Plant 3D = /product "PLNT3D"
- AutoCAD Map 3D = /product "MAP"
- AutoCAD Civil 3D = /product "C3D"
Other parameters:
- "s" = silent mode
- "i" = import
- "e" = export
- "file" = the zipped configuraton file, structure: <path>\<name>.zip
- "language" = for example "de-DE" or "en-ENU"

The entire Target field should read as follows, including quotes, using AutoCAD Electrical 2020, German version, for example:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2020\AdMigrator.exe" /product "ACADE" /e /file "C:\temp\Standard_Profil.zip" /language "de-DE"

Important: The preceding process is not supported and could damage an AutoCAD installation. Use at your own risk. Resetting AutoCAD to defaults should clear problems caused by migrating settings (see How to reset AutoCAD to defaults).

Note:

In some circumstances, it is better to create a BAT file and execute that.
A BAT-file is a TXT file, where the extension TXT is renamed to BAT. Clicking the BAT file will execute the scripts inside this file.

Products:

AutoCAD for Mac; AutoCAD LT for Mac; AutoCAD Products;

Which of the following is a Windows 10 tool for migrating user profiles to a new computer?

You can use User State Migration Tool (USMT) 10.0 to streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows operating systems. USMT captures user accounts, user files, operating system settings, and application settings, and then migrates them to a new Windows installation.

What Windows 10 tool can be used to move desktop settings and applications from one computer to another?

Windows Easy Transfer is a software wizard for transferring files and settings from one computer that is running Windows to another. It helps you select what to move to your new computer, enables you to set which migration method to use, and then performs the transfer.

Which of the following configuration passes is used to apply packages to a Windows 10 image?

The offlineServicing configuration pass is used to install packages, drivers, and other updates to an offline Windows image.

Which of the following tasks can be performed by using DISM?

You can use DISM to install, uninstall, configure, and update Windows features, packages, drivers, and international settings in a . wim file, . ffu file, or VHD using the DISM servicing commands.