[SOLVED] Installing new Windows 10, and transferring files

[Uterdar]

Oke I don't know if I am in the right section, if I am not the admins can move it I guess.
So I just ordered an ssd as I've used an hdd for 10 years now. I will delete mostly everything from the hdd-s but I would like to transfer some important stuff from the PC to the laptop. As I haven't done any giant file transfers in a long time, I was wondering if it is possible to transfer the files using an usb-c cable and not over stuff like cloud as my google drive is already pretty full (if there are some free alternatives that I should know about with more space in it, it would be appreciated), since the laptop has an usb port and my motherboard on the PC has a usb c port. I know I could probably do it with a usb to usb but sadly I do not have that and I would like to find a free alternative if possible .
Thank you guys in advance!

 

[Colif]

Here are some ideas = https://www.easeus.com/pc-transfer/file-transfer-from-pc-to-pc-usb.html

I could be wrong but I don't think it matters about the connectors on each end of the USB cable. Its still just a USB port.

So you should be able to do that.

 

[USAFRet]

A SATA - USB dock for the HDD.
It will appear as a USB drive.
Copy as desired.

I have one of these, for just this purpose:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Docking-Station-Support/dp/B0099TX7O4

 

[USAFRet]

Here are some ideas = https://www.easeus.com/pc-transfer/file-transfer-from-pc-to-pc-usb.html

I could be wrong but I don't think it matters about the connectors on each end of the USB cable. Its still just a USB port.

So you should be able to do that.

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No software needed.
Just connect the HDD with a USB dock or appropriate cable, and copy as needed.

 

[Colif]

i didn't think link showed any software, it showed how to connect via a cable I thought

 

[USAFRet]

i didn't think link showed any software, it showed how to connect via a cable I thought

"EaseUS Todo PCTrans "

 

[Colif]

okay, thats problem i get using advice on websites that also try to sell you things. I should have said "don't buy anything" as the rest of advice is normally good.

 

[Uterdar]

okay, thats problem i get using advice on websites that also try to sell you things. I should have said "don't buy anything" as the rest of advice is normally good.

That's why I said I would like do spend nothing or next to nothing on this. If possible I would just like to transfer it via usb c cable as my motherboard supports it. If nothing else works I'll make 5 google accounts and use their drive storage 😅

 

[USAFRet]

That's why I said I would like do spend nothing or next to nothing on this. If possible I would just like to transfer it via usb c cable as my motherboard supports it. If nothing else works I'll make 5 google accounts and use their drive storage 😅

You need something to connect the HDD to to facilitate the data transfer.

Or....cloud and upload that data before the parts swap.

 

[Bob.B]

Oke I don't know if I am in the right section, if I am not the admins can move it I guess.
So I just ordered an ssd as I've used an hdd for 10 years now. I will delete mostly everything from the hdd-s but I would like to transfer some important stuff from the PC to the laptop. As I haven't done any giant file transfers in a long time, I was wondering if it is possible to transfer the files using an usb-c cable and not over stuff like cloud as my google drive is already pretty full (if there are some free alternatives that I should know about with more space in it, it would be appreciated), since the laptop has an usb port and my motherboard on the PC has a usb c port. I know I could probably do it with a usb to usb but sadly I do not have that and I would like to find a free alternative if possible .
Thank you guys in advance!

I don't know how much data you want to move but would a simple flash stick work.