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transfer files to 2nd hard drive same computer
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Just drag and drop.
Unless by files you mean application files in which case it a little more complex.
You can also if you wanted to redirect your Documents folder to the new drive. Just right click on it, and select properties and then click on the "Move" button and select a new location on your new drive for it. It will effectively move the entire folder with its contents to the new drive.
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Unless by files you mean application files in which case it a little more complex.
You can also if you wanted to redirect your Documents folder to the new drive. Just right click on it, and select properties and then click on the "Move" button and select a new location on your new drive for it. It will effectively move the entire folder with its contents to the new drive.
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acewarlock
Technical User
If your usimg XP you can goto
Start
Programs
Accessories
System Tools
File Settings and transfer Wizard
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Start
Programs
Accessories
System Tools
File Settings and transfer Wizard
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This is an Analogy so don't take it personally as some have.
Why change the engine if all you need is to change the spark plugs.
Uhh that only works if you are transferring the files to another installation of XP. Not transferring files from one hard drive to a bigger one without an OS.
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acewarlock
Technical User
UHH so why not do it, why keep the smaller OLD drive.
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This is an Analogy so don't take it personally as some have.
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SilasH said:
Many times the largest files are in the My Documents folder, especially if you're using the default prompts for saving files. I've found it very useful to re-direct the My Documents folder to another drive. It also speeds up access.
To do this, right-click My Documents folder->Properties->Target tab->Move and select the path to your new drive, say X:\My Documents where "X" is the drive letter of your new drive.
I highly recommend placing all user files in this folder as it makes for easy backups. You can also redirect your email client to store email data on the new drive as well. The procedure for this will vary with the email client.
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