4 ways to transfer our data from the old pc to the new computer

In general, many users need to save their data to update or perform a clean installation of Windows. But it is becoming more and more common among users the need to pass their data between two computers, on the one hand the old pc and on the other hand the new computer.

For those who have to transfer data between two computers, we tell you four methods that anyone can perform to transfer or pass their data from one computer to another, generally, the last of these contains Windows 10 (if not, you still have a serious quality and guarantee problem).

Using OneDrive

If our data is low and you are not in a hurry to do so, the best method is to use a virtual hard drive, in this case OneDrive. OneDrive allows us to store up to 5 Gb of data. Once we upload the data from the old pc, we go to the new pc, open OneDrive and download the content. It is an easy option, but we must remember that it is slow and we will depend on the bandwidth and the Internet connection that we have.

Using an external hard drive

The fastest and somewhat more expensive method is to use an external hard drive. Usually you connect the hard drive to the old pc and all data is passed as if it were a pendrive. Something simple for all users. Then we connect it to the new computer and copy content to the new computer. This method is faster than the previous one, but we must bear in mind that an external hard drive has a high price, which we will have to spend if we want to use it.

Using a cable to transfer data

There are usb cables that we can buy at a reasonable price. These cables can be connected to both computers and pass the data from one to the other as if it were a pendrive. The operation is fast but the cable is quite expensive. Something that must be taken into account when choosing this option.

Use of networking software

If we have the two computers In a single network, we can pass the old data and files via network. This method is simple and does not have a high cost, come on, It has no cost if we have the network configured. Now, this method requires performing another configuration once we have finished because the old computer will have to be removed from the Network. There is a lot of software to do this, but it is recommended opt for Windows 10 software and settings In addition to being free, it is safer than other types of proprietary software.

Conclusion

Personally, I always choose the hard disk option since I do a clean installation once or twice a month and then the purchase of the hard disk does not involve a great expense. But if we consider the price, networking or using OneDrive may be the best method for most cases. Either way, any method is good for passing our data.


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