Transfering data from an old computer to a new computer can be a pain but it doesn't have to be anymore, this short guide will get you going.

Connect the external hard drive to the source (old) computer with a cable and copy the data you want to transfer. Tip: USB-C data transfer cables are popular due to their reversible design.

Method 1. Clone one SSD to another without losing data Cloning is the best way to transfer all data, including Windows, programs, settings, and personal files, from one SSD to another.

If your USB flash drive is not copying files, format your file type to NTFS. However, you may also need to gain administrator permission to fix the issue.

If the USB file transfer gets stuck at 99% or any other percentage number while copying or moving the files to an external USB storage device, see this post.