Can I use this to transfer files from one computer to another? Or will they only restore to the system from which they originated?
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This is a standard hard drive that would allow the transfer of files from one computer to another.
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It can me used like any other USB storage device. You can copy files from one machine and move them to another.
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as long as the new PC runs the same type of OS (Windows vs. Mac vs. Linux, for example), it should be an easy transfer. make sure if you used the SecureAccess manager to load to the flash that you first install that on the new PC. even with a different OS, there are utilities like Bootcamp that can simulate another OS... it's just one more step is all, though. as long as you have a browser installed that allows import of favorites (most of them do now), just navigate to the flashie using the import function on the browser.
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I have not transfered files from earlier versions so I'm sorry I cannot help you. The reason is I have just started using this software in our business.
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I don't know for sure. My experiences with other software like this make me guess that you would have to pay a fee every time you put it in another computer.
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One of the options is an incremental backup, only backing up new files or changed files. But I haven't tried to restore anything, so I don't actually know how well it does.
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If the actual .exe program is still on the pc you should be able to copy it over. If it was install by disk then you will have to re-install it on the new pc and then use the cable to copy the old data files over to the new pc in the programs directory.
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Hello Anthony, As Adam mentioned, most USB hard drives will allow you to transfer your files from one computer to another by transferring the external hard drive from the first computer to the second computer. I would recommend that you use the "Remove Hardware Safely" icon in the Windows Tray before removing the hard drive from your computer to make sure that the data is not corrupted, and thereby, lost. In fact, you should always use that icon, no matter what peripheral (external hard drive, portable hard drive, flash drive, etc.) you use or whether you are transferring data from one computer to another or just making a back-up copy to stay on the peripheral. I hope this is helpful - good luck! Please take care and have a great weekend!
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I think it will work as long as you use an Admin account on both machines, and copy all of the files you want to move into one folder and move that. Pretty sure you can view the source files from the target machine.
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I used it with Windows 7, so I really don't know. My educated guess would be yes, since it's only transferring files, but I can't be positive.
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You can access a hard drive with it to copy files on, but if some files are encrypted or have permission problems they might not tranfer correctly. So, I can't say 100% clone
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From my experience, you just refuse Time Machine for the device once, and then you can use it as a normal backup/file transfer device. Although it is true that I reformatted the drive to work with Windows and Mac using eXFAT file system.
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Yes. My son's desktop is Windows 7 and his new laptop is Windows 7 as well. He had no problem transferring data except he had to take sure neither system went into hibernation because on the first try it did and he had to start the transfer over.
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Yes it can, but it depends on what data you are talking about moving, i.e. word,excel files, music, videos etc, yes. But If it's OS related, then the answer is no. Remember this cable is designed to transfer mixed file types, through the use of (Easy Transfer) app. that's built into the OSfrom one PC to another PC. If you transfer the OS types, then the only way to do this is to do a clean install, from one OS to another. And of this you need the OS discs or ISO file for the reinstall.
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NO. What happens is you put your new XP machine in there and re-run the WET wizard only to see that there is no "Continue an existing transfer" option the wizard. Better stick with File and Settings Transfer or USMT or do it manually.
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I belive so it makes the old HD basically like a passport WD external drive so the only thing you might be missing is the software to do the transfer not sure on that part
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You will always need the computer to transfer whatever you want. The only direct way is with the voice recorder, and I know that is not what you meant by direct.
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Sort of... you can swap it out yes.... if you just want to copy data you can just hook both up and copy the data using Windows. If you want to copy over programs or an operating system its possible but its much more complex and it sounds like you would need assistance from someone with a deeper computer background.