Is this what I use to transfer data from my old laptop to my new Windows 8 laptop?
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to transfer data between 2 computers, laptops... you MUST use a usb with a bridge. Its called a usb networking cable. If you use a double ended (male only) usb transfer cable, you will FRY your usb ports and possibly the computers as well. An example of the networking cable you need to transfer looks like this: Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 8 /Windows 7/XP/Vista. Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 8 /Windows 7/XP/Vista (F4U060)
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NO!!!!!!!! please read this!!!! http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Connecting-Two-PCs-Using-a-USB-USB-Cable/248
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Yes, it is the latest and fastest way to transfer data between two USB device, if both have USB 3 capability, 10 times faster than USB 2. This can be done by other means but this is usually the most convenient and will work if one devise has USB 2 but a slower rate.
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No. You should re-install your programs by downloading .exe installers or using CD installers. This cable is meant to transfer documents, not applications. Also, be careful. It would not let me browse and select files to transfer. It located the MY DOCUMENTS directory and started to transfer everything there. I ended up cancelling it, then transferring selected files onto a thumb drive or an external hard drive, then plugging those into the new computer to transfer. Yes, it will transfer from W.7 to W.7. The necessary software is already in the OS, you do not need to install the software that comes with the cable. You just search programs and files, type Windows Easy Transfer, it finds the software. Do this on both computers and then it prompts you to connect the cable. There is an excellent instruction booklet with the cable that spells out all the steps.
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Yes, you can, but it depends on the operating systems of the two computers. Here's an article on the subject. http://www.ehow.com/how_6353102_transfer-pc-using-usb-cable.html
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Yes it is but Ido not have a USB 3.0 on my machine so it is connected via USB 2.0, same goes for Windows 8
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This device allows you to connect that old drive to your new PC just like connecting an external hard drive. This device provides power to the drive and has an adapter ago you can connect it via USB. Step 1. Power up your new PC. Step 2. Connect power supply and USB adapter to old drive. Step 3. Place old drive on flat surface, don't move it around. Step 4. Connect USB adapter to your new PC. Step 5. Access your old drive and copy/paste data off of it. Step 6. There is no step 6. Throw your old drive away, I guess.
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You need to plug them both in to your computer. Then use either explorer or finder to transfer the data. I recommend you copy the files and then paste them to the other hard drive. once they have been copied delete the originals.
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I tried this on a few computers with mixed results. Essentially the newer your computer, the more likely it is that the transfer will work.
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Heather the Belkin website lists an easy transfer cable F4U060 @$29.99 designed to help transfers to windows 8
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Yes, you can, but it depends on the operating systems of the two computers. Here's an article on the subject.http://www.ehow.com/how_6353102_transfer-pc-using-usb-cable.html
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If you intend to transfer your current windows installation to the new drive you will need data transfer software such as Acronis true image. I think Windows 8 has a similar feature built in. In any case, just google data transfer software to find the best option. Or you can use your Windows disk to do a clean install but you will lose all of your data unless you have a backup. If you are going to use the new drive as a second drive then you just need a sata cable and sata power cable to connect the drive to your system. Go to drive management in Windows to format and asign a drive letter to the new drive and you're done. If you intend to transfer your current windows installation to the new drive you will need data transfer software such as Acronis true image. I think Windows 8 has a similar feature built in. In any case, just google data transfer software to find the best option. Or you can use your Windows disk to do a clean install but you will lose all of your data unless you have a backup. If you are going to use the new drive as a second drive then you just need a sata cable and sata power cable to connect the drive to your system. Go to drive management in Windows to format and asign a drive letter... » Read More If you intend to transfer your current windows installation to the new drive you will need data transfer software such as Acronis true image. I think Windows 8 has a similar feature built in. In any case, just google data transfer software to find the best option. Or you can use your Windows disk to do a clean install but you will lose all of your data unless you have a backup. If you are going to use the new drive as a second drive then you just need a sata cable and sata power cable to connect the drive to your system. Go to drive management in Windows to format and asign a drive letter to the new drive and you're done. « Show Less
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It's not that simple, but yes. Suggest you google this question in your browser: "how to transfer data from one external hard drive to another".
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for posting your question here, Ken! Yes, you can use http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OTPVMY/ to transfer data from a Windows Vista 64 bit system to Windows 8.1 64 bit system using Bravura's Easy Computer Sync. Please note that migrations using Microsoft's Windows Easy Transfer software and cable is no longer supported on Windows 8.1 as Microsoft deprecated this on Windows 8.1. That is the reason we include a license to Bravura's Easy Computer Sync, absolutely free, with every order of Plugable Windows Transfer Cable bought from us. Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional information, please do feel free to shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help! Thanks! Regards, Roze Plugable Technologies
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Yes you can, thats pretty much what we used it for and also to transfer all the old data from the old hard drive to a newer one.
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I have not tried that. The reason I bought it was to install my old software to the new laptop (with Windows 7). I certainly can try that later and tell you about it.
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I don't know what the solution is. I transferred files from a Vista computer to a Windows 8 computer. I had to repeat the transfer several times, but it did transfer files.
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If you're talking about transferring game save files and stuff no. This is used as a hard line connection from the router to laptops, computers and game systems. You probably need to go to Microsoft forums to figure data transfer out
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Unfortunately, no it doesn't. It's just a barebone hard drive. You will have to do a new install of windows or get a cloning/migration software kit. Or your other option is to buy a Solid State Drive kit that comes with the cloning/migration software.