How to Copy Data From One Hard Drive to Another

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You will learn, in this article, how to copy data from one hard drive to another.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Flash Drive

Step1

Locate the data for transfer on Computer A. Note the size of the data files because you want to select a flash drive with sufficient capacity to hold your data.

Step2

USB Flash Drive Insert your USB flash drive into the port on Computer A. In your data file select Save As from the File menu and save the data to the flash drive location (drive D or E, for example).

Step3

When the data transfer is completed, remove the flash drive from Computer A and insert it into the appropriate USB port on Computer B.

Step4

If a notice that the flash drive is in place does not pop up automatically, select My Computer, locate the flash drive, and open it.

Step5

Select the file you want to save to Computer B and open it from the flash drive. Click Save As from the File menu and send the file to the C drive on Computer B.

Tips & Warnings

Flash drives are available from retailers in a variety of capacities and prices. Be sure to select the appropriate size for your data saving/transferring needs.