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How to transfer Sticky Notes from Windows 7 to Windows 10

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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With theend of Windows 7, plenty of users are now forced to make a difficult choice: continue using an unprotected version of Windows, get theExtended Support(only for business), or upgrade toWindows 10.

Most of you will probably choose the latter, either now by choice, or later by lack of alternatives. Either way, the bottom line is you’ll need to find a way tomigrate all of your personal datafrom one OS to another, and that also includes Sticky Notes.

Everyone knows what Sticky Notes is, and for those of you who’ve never triedWindows 10, you’ll be glad to know that it is a feature that is also present there.

However, migrating your Sticky Notes fromWindows 7to 10 isn’t as easy as doing a Copy and Paste. Luckily enough, we’ve compiled this step-by-step guide that will show you how you can migrate all of your Sticky Notes toWindows 10in no time.

How do I transfer my Sticky Notes from Windows 7 to 10?

How do I transfer my Sticky Notes from Windows 7 to 10?

One thing you need to know is that there is a difference between theWindows 7format of Sticky Notes, and theWindows 10format.

Windows 7Sticky Notes store the data in a .snt file, whereas the current Sticky Notes app stores the data in a .sqlite file.  Therefore, you will need to know how to convert the files, before going through any actual migration.

1. Convert StickyNotes.snt to plum.sqlite

By following these steps, you should be able to migrate yourWindows 7Sticky Notes toWindows 10without any further issues.

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Teodor Nechita

Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.

When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.

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