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Computer Help and Support

liberaltrucker

(9,143 posts) Fri Dec 8, 2017, 01:06 AM Dec 2017

Need help with file transfers to a new computer [View all]

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 [View all] 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