XP to 10 Pro how to transfer files

[redsponger]

I have a Windows XP service pack 3 that I need to copy files to a Windows 10 pro. Every device I have or bought doesn't seem to be compatible with XP. Thought buying a SanDisk Ultra would allow me to copy files but the oldest platform is only Vista that it will allow. Is there anything out there that I can get to do this? Appreciate any suggestions. Thank you. Barbara

 

[USAFRet]

How much data?
A 64GB USB stick would probably work.

 

[redsponger]

I have 149 GB, bought a SanDisk Ultra flash drive, thinking it would do the trick, but when I ordered it online, it didn't note that it was only compatible with Vista and up. Is it possible that these products don't mention it might work with XP but thinking who still owns an XP?!

 

[redsponger]

This flash drive is 256 GB

 

[USAFRet]

I have 149 GB, bought a SanDisk Ultra flash drive, thinking it would do the trick, but when I ordered it online, it didn't note that it was only compatible with Vista and up. Is it possible that these products don't mention it might work with XP but thinking who still owns an XP?!

It should probably work.

 

[mdd1963]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from redsponger : "How to transfer files from XP service pack 3 to Windows 10 Pro"

All my external hard drives are only compatible it seems from XP to only 8. Then I just bought a SanDisk Ultra thinking it wasn't sensitive to different Window platforms, but it is only compatible with Vista and up to 10. Isn't there anything out there that one can transfer/copy files from XP to Windows 10?

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
Barbara

An XP-era system (both the OS and mainboard's BIOS) might not recognize newer technology, from certain drives to encrypted thumb drives, etc...

Do you have DVD-burning software on your XP system? (An older USB flash drive, formatted for FAT32 ahead of time might also be an option)

 

[redsponger]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from redsponger : "How to transfer files from XP service pack 3 to Windows 10 Pro"

All my external hard drives are only compatible it seems from XP to only 8. Then I just bought a SanDisk Ultra thinking it wasn't sensitive to different Window platforms, but it is only compatible with Vista and up to 10. Isn't there anything out there that one can transfer/copy files from XP to Windows 10?

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
Barbara

An XP-era system (both the OS and mainboard's BIOS) might not recognize newer technology, from certain drives to encrypted thumb drives, etc...

Do you have DVD-burning software on your XP system? (An older USB flash drive, formatted for FAT32 ahead of time might also be an option)

 

[redsponger]

Yes I do have the software. Thanks much to mdd1963 and USAFRet for responding to my query. USAFRet you made me laugh at your pic re: backup!

 

[redsponger]

Let you what happens!