Windows 10: File transfer and cleaning a computer

Discus and support File transfer and cleaning a computer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; How do I transfer files from an old computer to a new one - photos, documents, etc.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by GaleParsons, May 17, 2020.

  1. GALEPARSONS
    GaleParsons Win User

    File transfer and cleaning a computer


    How do I transfer files from an old computer to a new one - photos, documents, etc.

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    GaleParsons, May 17, 2020
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  2. RSS81
    rss81 Win User

    transfer files between computers on a home network

    I don't know why this is so hard to do but I would like to transfer files between a desktop PC running windows 10 pro and a laptop running windows 10 home. I would like to transfer files in both directions. Both computers are on the same home network and are connected wirelessly.

    Could some one provide either specific step by step instructions on how to do this (I googled and found a countless list of instructions that don't work)

    or a link to a reference.

    Thanks,

    I don't know if this is possible but it would be nice to see the computer sending the desired file in the explorer file manager of the computer receiving the desired file and then under the computer see a list
    of shared files and folders.

    Again, this seems like such a reasonable way of sharing files and folders. Shouldn't there be a simple way to do this?
     
    rss81, May 17, 2020
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  3. LONGUN
    LonGun Win User
    Need Help Files Transfer

    I have a computer running Windows XP Home Edition. That computer has two internal HDDs:

    The 1st HDD is C:\ that running Windows. And it has 20GB total of capacity.
    The 2nd HDD is D:\ that is empty. And it has 90GB total of capacity.

    The C:\ drive is almost run out of space (full). Is there a way I can transfer everything in the C:\ drive to the D:\ drive and begin to use the D:\ drive from there on as primary drive?
    Can the Windows Files Transfer feature in XP transfer everything I have in C:\ to D:\? If it cannot, then which way can I use to perform the above step?

    Thank you.
     
    LonGun, May 17, 2020
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  4. STEEVO
    Steevo Win User

    File transfer and cleaning a computer

    Cable to transfer files

    OMG. I have never met anyone who actually bought one of those file transfer things.



    Firewire will do the same as USB, but faster, so will a cheap crossover cable. I can wlak you through the steps of moving data so you will not miss a beat.




    Anything more than $10 to buy a cable is too much.
     
    Steevo, May 17, 2020
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