How to Transfer Stuff From a Flash Drive
Flash drives are portable storage devices of various memory capacities that can contain computer files, including documents, music and videos. You also can transfer files from your flash drive to your computer. This is especially helpful when you want to restore files that you previously transferred to your flash drive. Whether you are using a PC or Mac, transferring files from your flash drive to your computer is a simple task.
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Instructions
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Plug your flash drive into an open USB port on your computer. Your computer recognizes it as a "Device with Removable Storage."
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Locate your flash drive's disk icon on the desktop if you are using a Mac and double-click on it. You should see the files on your flash drive. If you are using Windows, double-click on "Computer" on the desktop and then double-click on your flash drive's disk icon in the "My Computer" directory.
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Drag files from your flash drive's window to a location or folder on your computer. You can also right-click on the files that you want to transfer to your computer and click on "Copy."
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Right-click on the folder or location to which you want to transfer the files and click on "Paste."
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Close your flash drive's panel when you finish. Click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon on the system tray on the taskbar. Click on your flash drive's removal disk and click "Stop." Unplug your flash drive. If you are using a Mac, drag your flash drive's disk from the desktop to the "Trash" on the dock. Unplug your flash drive.
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