How do I download files from my old computer harddrive to be place on a new computer?

Question

I'm planning to purchase a new computer, but do not want to lose the files on my old harddrive.

Answer 1

Several methods:


1) Burn CD's, 700 MB each.
2) Thumb drives up to 1 Gigabyte are available
3) Install the old drive in the new computer and copy drive to drive.
4) If you have a router/switch, or are handy with networks...

Answer 2

If the former one is a living house windows ninety 8 or millenium or more recent, you could hook an ethernet cable between the pcs and utilizing microsoft networking to link both pcs, then only pull off the files you opt for between the former computing device into the recent. Have carried out that quite a few cases, works very quick.

Answer 3

there are number of ways.
1- remove HDD from the old one and put it in new one, after copying remove that old HDD if u like
2- purchase an external HDD case which might cost around 40 US dollars. then u can put ur old HDD in the case and connect it to new computer using USB.
3- if both have network card, use a Cross Cable to connect them directly and then transfer by the network.
4- if they are already part of network, just share the files u like from the old computer and retrieve from the new one

Answer 4

Ok. Don't listen to the other people. I have a free, built-in solution. Make sure both computers are networked together. Then use the "File and Settings Transfer Wizard". Free solution!!!!

Answer 5

Either email ALL the files to yourself (not reccomended) or back them up with a Master-Disc, or something (like a CD-R). I don't have much knowledge of this, as I let someone else backup my files for me. However, a store should be able to show you (or heck, do it for you... but that'll cost you quite a bit).

Answer 6

IF you have a lan port on both comps, connect them with an ethernet cord then network them.

Answer 7

Use Pendrive....its easy copy from ur old comp and transfer it to new comp...