Windows 10: Can't copy data from my laptop to my external hard drive

Discus and support Can't copy data from my laptop to my external hard drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi all, I have a 500gb canvio basic that I recently purchased. Yesterday, i was moving some data from my HP laptop & the battery died in the middle of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MutaleMusonda, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. Can't copy data from my laptop to my external hard drive


    Hi all,

    I have a 500gb canvio basic that I recently purchased. Yesterday, i was moving some data from my HP laptop & the battery died in the middle of transferring. At this point, i am unable to transfer data from the laptop to the hard drive (it disconnects itself) but I can transfer from the hard drive to the laptop

    :)
     
    MutaleMusonda, Mar 2, 2019
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  2. JohnL_793 Win User

    Windows 10: How to transfer data from an external hard drive to a new laptop

    When I press Ctrl Key + V Key to paste it in the computer - as per Step 6 above - this starts to copy all files back into the same external drive.

    Have the above instructions - Steps 1 to 6 - been revised since April 2016 and, if so, what steps should I follow?
     
    JohnL_793, Mar 2, 2019
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  3. Remon Ont Win User
    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, Mar 2, 2019
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  4. Can't copy data from my laptop to my external hard drive

    Does an external hard drive only store data?

    I want to transfer data from my old laptop to an external hard drive, and from there to the hard drive in my new laptop.

    Ive already transferred my media files and documents in their own folders.

    Do I need to delete all the old programs on the drive first? I read somewhere I don't need t delete them because the external hard drive only accepts data and not programs. If this is the case, it will save me time.
     
    fitnessinstbob, Mar 2, 2019
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