Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

liberaltrucker

(9,138 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!


9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
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

(1,748 posts)
1. Easy way...get a thumb drive, transfer files to it, then to the new computer.
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.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,243 posts)
3. Do you have a portable hard drive?
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 ...
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.

Princess Turandot

(4,823 posts)
6. Bluetooth is relatively slow compared to using an external backup drive...
Fri Dec 8, 2017, 04:21 AM
Dec 2017

with 80Gb to transfer, that might be a consideration.

Latest Discussions»Help & Search»Computer Help and Support»Need help with file trans...