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Title: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Clive on December 10, 2025, 21:54

I really need to transfer all my data before the old one succumbs to the  Coco Cola spillage.  What 's the easiest way to do it?

 

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2025, 01:13

Depends how much there is.  Would a large capacity USB stick or an external hard drive do the job?

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2025, 08:30

I was wondering about the Windows transfer app?

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2025, 11:09

I've never used it.  What are you wanting to transfer?  You could possibly use something like Macrium Reflect (or an alternative backup product) to clone the entire hard drive, but that doesn't come without it's risks, and you'd probably encounter issues with drivers. 

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2025, 16:49

I think my  best bet is to delete loads of stuff first!

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2025, 17:00

Whenever I've done it I've used an external hard drive.  Copied all I wanted to move onto that, then from there to the new computer.  Time consuming, but the only real risk is forgetting something.  But then you've still got the old device if you need to go back to retrieve data.

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2025, 21:01

I think I'll order one hen I get back from London.

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2025, 21:07

I'm looking at this one:   Seagate One Touch 1TB, Password activated hardware encryption, portable external hard drive, PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Space Gray (STKY1000404)
 

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2025, 22:55

I've always used Seagate and never had a problem.  Just make sure 1Tb is enough. 

Title: Re: Transferring data from old computer to new.
Post by: Clive on December 12, 2025, 08:41

1Tb is all I've got