Plugable USB 3.0 Windows Transfer Cable Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP. Includes Bravura Easy Computer Sync Software for Upgrade and Migration Fast USB 3.0 speeds for transferring files and folders when upgrading from one Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, or XP computer to a newer one. Up to 3x faster than USB 2.0 if both computers support USB 3.0. Works in USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 speeds. Both 32- and 64-bit Windows versions are supported. Includes a license for Bravura Easy Computer Sync software is attached to the cable ($19.95 value). This software automates the transfer process of user data like documents, pictures, music, favorites and the like. Email and contacts can be transferred manually. Does not transfer programs; they must be reinstalled from the original disks or downloaded files. Easier than network transfers, no size limits, and simpler than transfers by disk. Both PCs involved in the transfer must be functional and have attached displays. A special software mode supports custom file and folder synchronization between two supported computers, including drag and drop transfers. We love our Plugable products and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty and Seattle-based email support. Faster than OneDrive transfers, more simple than setting up a peer-to-peer network connection. Unlike USB drives, no limit on transfer size 6-foot (2-meter) cable. Standard USB 3.0 High Speed Type A on both ends. Uses the new Prolific PL_27A1chipset Certain antivirus/firewall/security software can block the connection between the two PCs. When a connection cannot be established, temporarily disabling any such software on both systems is often the solution. If there are multiple versions of transfer software open at once, they can interfere with each other. For example, sometimes Windows will automatically launch the Windows Easy Transfer software when a transfer cable is plugged in, even though the Bravura Easy Computer Sync software will be used for the transfer. Please to make sure that only one transfer program is open on each system. If the drivers for the transfer cable have not been successfully installed on either of the two PCs, a connection between them will not be established. Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 should install the drivers automatically. XP and Vista systems need a driver installed which is included with the Bravura transfer software. If there are any errors with driver installation when plugging in the cable, please write them down exactly as these error messages can be helpful while troubleshooting the issue via email.