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What Are 5 Professional Ways to Transfer Files From One Computer to Another?
When you buy a new computer, you need to transfer important existing files from your old computer to the new device. At this point, you probably Googled something along the lines of, “How do I transfer everything from my old computer to my new computer running Windows 10?“
And to answer this question, here are five methods you can use.
It’s easy to copy your files between old and new computers. Read the following methods and choose the way that suits you best based on your needs and budget.
Method 1. Use PC to PC file transfer software
Among other methods, third-party software is an easy option. EaseUS Todo PCTrans has a friendly interface and powerful functionality. It provides a “PC-to-PC” transfer mode, allowing users to batch-transfer files from PC to PC directly as long as both computers are connected to the same wireless network. With this tool, you can transfer files, folders, games, applications with custom settings, and even user profiles to another PC with simple clicks. EaseUS Todo PCTrans supports all Windows versions, so feel at ease when you use it.
Cost: $59.95 per year (No file size limit)
This is how to transfer everything from the old PC to a new PC using the PC transfer software:
Step 1. Download and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your old and new computers.
Step 2. Choose the transfer direction under the PC-to-PC tab and click “Start” to continue.
Step 3. Choose your target computer via its device name, then enter the corresponding account password or verification code. Then click “Connect” to continue.
Notice: On the target computer, you can see the verification code on the right top of the “PC to PC” main screen.
Step 4. Select the certain files that you want to transfer to the new PC.
Step 5. Click “Transfer” to start transferring files from one PC to another PC.
Method 2. Use an external storage device
External storage media is another way to transfer everything from the old PC to a new PC. Consider purchasing a high-speed flash drive if both computers have USB 3.0 or USB 4.0 ports. Speed is of the essence when you have a lot of data to move between two computers.
Cost: $16.99 – $359(Range from its capacity: 256GB-8TB)
Here’s how to do it:
Step 1. Connect the external hard drive to the source(old) computer with a cable and copy the data you want to transfer.
Tip: USB-C data transfer cables are popular due to their reversible design.
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