How to Transfer Photos & Files From Old Computer to New Computer

Moving important personal information between your old and new computer is one of the first steps that should be done after purchasing a new machine. Moving your photos and files from your old computer to the new one can be done quickly and expediently by utilizing a removable USB drive. This will enable you to move all your files at once, streamlining the process.

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Plug the USB drive into the old computer.

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Double click on "My Computer" and open the "C" drive.

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Drag and drop your photos and other files to the drive letter of the USB drive.

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Plug the USB drive into the new computer.

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Double click on "My Computer" and double click on the drive letter associated with your USB drive.

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Drag and drop the photos and files from the USB drive to the new computer's "C" drive.