Do I need the file usmt.kkpg?

ididit · Jul 19, 2018

I have an HP Envy 360, 16G RAM, laptop running Windows 10 (build 1803). I found a 5G file on my laptop called usmt.kkpg. The only information I could find is that it is a migration tool, However, is this a tool that was used when I migrated to my current laptop, or is this necessary to migrate to a new computer?

Math Geek · Jul 19, 2018

it's used to help bring files to a new install. once that is done you don't need the file anymore. it's actually for older windows versions so not sure why it is even there. delete it if you want to. you can always get it back if you need it again.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=10837

Colif · Jul 19, 2018

If its the User State Migration Tool, then looking at order of chapters above it here, its used for installation, so was likely used when you upgraded or installed win 10 on current PC - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-reference

I don't think you can migrate users to a new PC, but this is likely used on every Version update to carry your users over onto next install. Its also used in the reset process so you can save files and settings and wipe rest of C.

In other words, Yes, you need it. I said IF as the file name you gave only has 1 result and its this post.

Search

Do I need the file usmt.kkpg?

ididit

Distinguished

Math Geek

Math Geek

Titan

Colif

Win 11 Master

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page