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    Transferring Files via Enclosure

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by usapatriot, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I currently have a hard drive with Windows 7 and all my files on it. If I were to remove this hard drive, put it an an enclosure, and plug it in to another computer via USB, would I be able to drag&drop my personal files (docs,pics,music,vids) over to my new computer?
     
    usapatriot, Jan 5, 2013
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  2. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Yes, I've done it several times with no problems.
     
    Fat Dragon, Jan 5, 2013
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yes. (10 char)
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 5, 2013
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Alright thanks, this was all the confirmation I needed. :)
     
    usapatriot, Jan 6, 2013
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