checking logs

[Fatbichon]

I want to transfer files ( WORD, Quicken, etc. ) to a new PC ( #2 ) - both PCs use windows 8; Windows Easy Transfer does not come up in the Search window - error message.  a responder to
my query in Networking says malware, etc. will transfer.  will there be bad stuff with just data files ?  will re-install program files.  AVG installed on original pc.

that responder said someone can check / help me check "logs" to see what might be on my original pc to clean out?

[Geek-9pm]

Normally Windows stores user data in a directory just for that user. The placation program has its own directory for rte program itself. Anything created by the user should be in the user area.
As for malware, you can scan the entire computer with a free program like
Malwarebytes.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/downloads/
Look for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Once you are sure the PC is clean, go ahead and transfer data files for the users.