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The thread discusses methods for transferring files from an old Windows 10 desktop to a new Dell XPS 8900 with Windows 10 Pro. The original poster considers copying files via USB or external drives, with suggestions from others to share directories over the network as an alternative. The conversation concludes with the original poster successfully copying files and preparing to clone the old hard drive once the new setup is finalized.
The thread discusses methods for transferring files from an old Windows 10 desktop to a new Dell XPS 8900 with Windows 10 Pro. The original poster considers copying files via USB or external drives, with suggestions from others to share directories over the network as an alternative. The conversation concludes with the original poster successfully copying files and preparing to clone the old hard drive once the new setup is finalized.
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I do as Neemo suggests using an external hard drive, and as a bonus I keep all the important files (photos, music, documents etc,) on the external drive after completing the transfer, keeping it as a backup for the future. Kind of kills two birds with one stone.
Mike
I do as Neemo suggests using an external hard drive, and as a bonus I keep all the important files (photos, music, documents etc,) on the external drive after completing the transfer, keeping it as a backup for the future. Kind of kills two birds with one stone.
Mike
Thanks everyone for your replies. I did copy /paste all files and other programs. I now have everything set up and running. Just waiting for the person who actually uses this small business computer to finish fine tuning it to their specs. Then I will take their old HD and make it a clone of the new one.
