Learn how to transfer files between computers easily with these simple methods. From USB drives to cloud storage, we’ve got you covered!Usually, changing one PC or laptop to another involves transferring personal data. We tell you how to do this in different ways.

How to transfer files from computer to computer.

How to Transfer Files to PC via External Storage

The easiest way is to use an external hard drive. To do this, simply connect the device to the old PC, after making sure in Explorer that there is enough space to store the files. Then copy the information, connect the hard drive to the new computer and transfer it.

It is recommended to use SSD as they work faster. Otherwise, the process of transferring information will take a lot of time.

How to Send Files from PC to PC via uTorrent

A torrent client is well suited for this task. This is done as follows:

• Download the application from the official website and install it;
• Launch the service via a shortcut on the desktop;
• Next, go to “Explorer”, find the files you want to send, and drag them into the service;
• The next window will pop up with a message informing you that a link has been created. Here, click Get Link and wait for the distribution to be completed. A corresponding notification will notify you of this;
• Close the window with the message and go to the service;
• We find our distribution, which will be the first in the list. In the status line there is an inscription Seeding;
• Right-click on the distribution and select “Copy Magnet URL”;
• Save the copied link in any messenger and go to the second PC;
• There you will need to first download and install uTorrent, preferably the same version;
• Open the program, find the “File” item in the upper left corner, click on it, look for the line “Add by URL”;
• In the next window, paste the previously copied link;
• Click “OK” and start the download process. When finished, click the “Show contents in folder” button and find all your files.

How to Transfer Files from PC to PC via Cloud Services

There are many accessible and easy-to-use file storage services: Yandex.Disk, MEGA, Google Drive, etc. They are based on the same principle.

It is important to know that the free storage is limited. If you do not want to pay for an annual subscription for one-time use, it is recommended to use several different services or copy the files, delete them in the “cloud”, and then re-download, but different information.

Let’s look at how to send files using the example of two of the most popular software – Yandex.Disk and MEGA. Let’s start with the first one:

• Open any browser, type in the search engine ” Disk“. Follow the first link;
• Once you enter the service, click on the inscription “Download”;
• The “Explorer” window opens in front of the user. Here we select the necessary files, preferably an entire folder. Click the “Open” button;
• Once the data is uploaded to the cloud, a panel will appear with a switch next to it. You need to move it to the active position. This will provide access to the file uploaded to the resource;
• To the right of the switch there is a link to this data. It can be copied and sent in a messenger to access the files on another PC.

You can download up to 2 GB of data for free via the Yandex.Disk web interface, but when using the application, the available volume increases to 10 GB.

The second cloud service is MEGA . Below is the instruction on how to use it:

• Find the official website in a search engine, go to the page, or download and install the application on your PC;
• At the top of the panel, look for the words File Upload or Folder Upload. The first tool is needed to upload individual files, the second to upload an entire folder. Select the desired option;
• In the next window, mark the necessary files and click “OK”;
• Once the download is complete, the data or folder will appear in the general list of available objects;
• To create a link, you need to hover your mouse over the end of the line and click on the button that appears;
• In the drop-down line, select Get Link, then read the message and click “I agree”;
• Next, create a URL by clicking the “Copy” button. Now you can send the link in a messenger.

How to Send Files Between PCs Using USB Cable

A standard cable will not work for this purpose. You will need to purchase a special USB-USB cable that has identical adapters on both ends. Once connected to a PC, you will need to install the appropriate software on both devices to make the cable work.

The user will be able to view the contents of the folders of another PC and copy the necessary files. This method is recommended in cases where there is no Internet, or when a large amount of information needs to be transferred, since it has a drawback in the form of low data transfer speed.

How to send files to PC via email

A method for those who need to send many small files. You can attach an object to the letter that weighs no more than 25 MB. This is a good option for sending text documents or images. To send files, you need to do the following:

• Open any mail service (let’s take Yandex mail as an example);
• Find the “Write” button at the top and click on it;
• Enter the recipient’s details and click on the paperclip icon;
• Open the Explorer window;
• Find the necessary files and click “Open”;
• Next, click the “Submit” button.

The recipient will receive a letter with files that they can download to their PC.

How to Send Files from PC to PC Using TeamViewer

The program is a remote control tool used, in most cases, to help the user with PC setup at a distance. At the same time, the software also has tools that allow you to transfer files between computers.

This is done as follows:

• Download, install and open the TeamViewerapplication . The software must be installed on both PCs;
• In the “Manage computer” field, enter the partner ID and select “File transfer”;
• Next, click “Connect”;
• In the next window you need to enter your partner password and log in;
• Next, a window will appear in which you can select the necessary files for copying.

How to Send Files Between PCs via Bluetooth

Wireless technology is available on almost all modern computers and laptops, even on the simplest models. The only drawback of this file transfer option is the slow sending speed. But if there is no Internet, or you do not need to send much data, Bluetooth will be a reliable solution.

The instructions are as follows:

• On the PC to which the files will be sent, you need to find the blue Bluetooth icon. It is located near the clock and date. Right-click on it;
• In the list that opens, select “Open settings”;
• Next, check the boxes in the “Discovery” and “Connections” sections;
• On the first device from which we send files, we do the same, but select the “Send file” option;
• Afterwards, you need to specify the required device and select the data to send;
• Finally, we go back to the computer receiving the files, right-click on the blue icon, and select the “Receive file” option there.

How to Send Files from PC to PC via HomeGroup

A HomeGroup is two or more Windows-based computers that have resources that can be shared.

It is used as follows:

• Open the search bar and type in “Homegroup”;
• Next, we select the option to create such a group;
• In the next window, simply click “Next”;
• Next, you need to select the elements that will become available to all group members. Click “Next”;
• Wait until permissions are received. Once the process is complete, a password for accessing shared files will appear on the screen;
• After saving it, click on the “Done” button.
• The next step is to launch Explorer and click on the HomeGroup shortcut at the bottom;
• To provide access to resources on a local PC, you need to right-click on it and select the appropriate option. You can open, close access, or limit categories for viewing