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liberaltrucker

(9,142 posts) Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:06 AM Dec 2017

Need help with file transfers to a new computer

I have about 80 GB of video that I want to transfer to a new
computer. I've paired the devices via Bluetooth. Is there a way
to use Bluetooth to do this? Both machines run Windows 10.

Thanks in advance!

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Need help with file transfers to a new computer (Original Post) liberaltrucker Dec 2017 OP

Easy way...get a thumb drive, transfer files to it, then to the new computer. tableturner Dec 2017 #1

Down about the middle... pbmus Dec 2017 #2

Do you have a portable hard drive? OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2017 #3

I can't answer that question directly, but ... earthshine Dec 2017 #4

marking for later reading. shraby Dec 2017 #5

Bluetooth is relatively slow compared to using an external backup drive... Princess Turandot Dec 2017 #6

PC mover will move contents WhiteTara Dec 2017 #7

Thanks everybody! liberaltrucker Dec 2017 #8

Add both computers to the same router. ManiacJoe Dec 2017 #9

tableturner

(1,757 posts)

1. Easy way...get a thumb drive, transfer files to it, then to the new computer.

Reply to liberaltrucker (Original post)

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:21 AM

Dec 2017

Will only take a few minutes and is easy. Thumb drive does not have to be 80 GB.....just use a smaller one more than once.

pbmus

(12,444 posts)

2. Down about the middle...

Reply to liberaltrucker (Original post)

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:21 AM

Dec 2017

https://www.lifewire.com/bluetooth-file-transfer-4147725

OAITW r.2.0

(28,666 posts)

3. Do you have a portable hard drive?

Reply to liberaltrucker (Original post)

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:23 AM

Dec 2017

If so, copy folder with all directories to your new device (PC) mobile hard drive and reconnect with your new PC/Laptop. At least I do it this way.

earthshine

(1,642 posts)

4. I can't answer that question directly, but ...

Reply to liberaltrucker (Original post)

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:24 AM

Dec 2017

as a good computer user, you should have your stuff backed up to an external drive.

So, backup to the external drive, then restore to the new computer.