Copy files from old HDD to new PC

[vflower]

Hello,

After reading through similar cases to mine, I believe what I want to do is copy files from my old HDD into my new PC, which has Windows 10, an SDD, and an HDD. I understand I will have to install programs onto the new HDD. If it matters I assume Windows is on the SDD, but I can't be sure since I do not have the PC yet.

My question is, is the process of copying files onto my new HDD as simple as booting up the PC with my old HDD attached, and dragging & dropping?

2 things worry me about trying the above:
First, the old HDD has Windows 10 as well, but I'm hoping boot priority will make this a non-issue.
My bigger worry is accessing the files on the old HDD. Are there any additional steps needed to access files on the old HDD while using the new PC that I am unaware of?

Thank you for your time.

 

[USAFRet]

Be sure you're not attempting a boot from the old drive.
It should then appear as just another drive letter.

Navigate through the file system until you find what you want to copy.
If that stuff is under the old User account, this may involve Take Ownership.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-take-ownership-files-using-right-click-context-menu-windows-10

Access, and copy them to where you want.

 

[vflower]

Be sure you're not attempting a boot from the old drive.
It should then appear as just another drive letter.

Navigate through the file system until you find what you want to copy.
If that stuff is under the old User account, this may involve Take Ownership.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-take-ownership-files-using-right-click-context-menu-windows-10

Access, and copy them to where you want.

Thank you very much!