This software will help you migrate data from a Windows PC running Windows. The Migration Assistant will launch automatically after it has been installed.
Publisher’s description
What is Windows Migration Assistant?
Windows Migration Assistant is a proprietary program for Windows from Apple Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 1 KB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.1.0, released on May 11, 2024. 3 versions are listed since July 25, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Windows Migration Assistant is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Windows Migration Assistant safe to download?
- The file is served by updates.cdn-apple.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
45D0D7461D81A83B87825D3ACE29451E4E6B88941254179EF61F0B482B499423· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.1.0Latest | May 11, 2024 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.4.5.0 | November 28, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.4.3.1 | July 25, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Apple.WindowsMigrationAssistant -eWindowsMigrationAssistantSetup.exe /quietRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Apple Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 3.0.1.0
- Released
- May 11, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 25, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- support.apple.com
- winget ID
- Apple.WindowsMigrationAssistant
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Migration Assistant free?
Windows Migration Assistant is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Windows Migration Assistant safe to download?
The download comes from updates.cdn-apple.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Windows Migration Assistant with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Windows Migration Assistant be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Windows Migration Assistant run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Windows Migration Assistant?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 25, 2023.
