Close it out. Go to My Computer and right click to eject the removable drive. Failure to eject the drive before removing it from the computer can result in the loss of some files. Double click the drive window when the computer detects it. Drag the files onto your desktop or into a folder on your computer. You will want to arrange the folders side by side, just as you did before, to drag them onto your computer and into the correct location.
If you choose to drag them onto your desktop, you can reorganize them into other folders later. Method 2. Verify that your 2 PCs are on the same network. If you are using a wireless network, it must have very high speeds to make this an affective process. This option is best if you want to transfer files regularly between PCs, but not necessarily at the same time. Click on your Start Menu. Go to My Computer.
Select your C drive, or hard drive, from the list of options. Click on the Sharing tab in the Properties dialog box. Log on to your other PC. Look for your other PC on the list of connected computers. Double click on that computer. Type in your password to gain access. The password is what you use to log into the other computer. Find the files that have been deemed shareable on your other PC. Drag them onto your new PC to transfer. Does using a local area network LAN to transfer files via Windows Easy Transfer mean that all the files are wiped from the old computer and re-written on the new computer?
George Chour Chi Pang. Files transfer usually just copies the original files to the chosen destination. The originals will still be on the old computer. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Jarod Smith. You can use cloud storage, flash drives, or external hard drives.
All of these options would work. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1. Be sure to move all of the files. If you miss one, the game might not work! Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0. When transferring between two desktops, do I need two monitors or will all of the info show up on one?
It depends on what you mean by "all the info. However, you do not need a monitor on the computer that's receiving the file, although you obviously wouldn't be able to view the file on the new computer without one.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Read more: Google Photos is ending unlimited free storage. Here's what to do about it. If you already have a Google account, you can already access Google Drive. You just have to head to drive. You get 15GB of storage for anything you upload to Drive -- including photos, videos, documents, Photoshop files and more.
However, you have to share that 15GB with your Gmail account, photos you upload to Google Plus, and any documents you create in Google Drive unless you upgrade your plan with Google One, Google's cloud storage subscription. You'll also get access to a number of other features, like automatic backup for your Android device's photos, messages and contacts.
OneDrive is Microsoft's storage option. If you use Windows 8 or 10, OneDrive should be built into your operating system. You should be able to find it in the file explorer next to all of the files on your computer's hard drive. The service also has its bit sync available in public preview which is helpful for users who are dealing with larger files.
You can store any kind of file in the service, including photos, video and documents, and then access them from any of your computer or mobile devices. The service organizes your files as well, and you can change how OneDrive sorts your items or the layout.
Photos can be uploaded automatically when you turn on Camera Upload, organize with automatic tagging and search by the photo contents. By adding on Microsoft Office apps, you can streamline group work by sharing documents or photos with others to collaborate. OneDrive gives you notifications when something has been edited, lets you set passwords for shared links for extra security and the ability to set a file to be accessible offline.
The OneDrive app also supports scanning documents with your phone's camera, signing and sending them. In addition, OneDrive backs up your content so even if your device is lost or damaged, your files are protected. There's also a feature called Personal Vault that adds an additional layer of security for your files with identity verification.
OneDrive has a basic free tier, with 5GB of free cloud storage, that's upgradable to three different paid plans. Other options include:. Read more: Microsoft Here's how to get it for free. Dropbox is a favorite in the cloud storage world because it's reliable, easy to use and a breeze to set up.
Your photos, documents and files live in the cloud and you can get to them at any time from Dropbox's website, Windows, Mac and Linux, as well as iOS and Android. Dropbox's free tier is accessible across all the platforms. Click here for a list of features. Other Languages.
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