How to Copy Files to a Flash Drive, Thumb Drive, or External Hard Drive | Windows 10

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  • @NorthernVikingEveryday
    @NorthernVikingEveryday  4 роки тому +29

    👍 Thanks For Watching! Click the Link to Subscribe to Northern Viking Everyday. ua-cam.com/users/northernvikingeveryday

    • @coneliascott3129
      @coneliascott3129 2 роки тому +1

      How do you save a document to your fast drive from Microsoft office word

    • @cheryls3162
      @cheryls3162 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank You I will, it's nice to have someone answer a question and not think the person asking it is really dumb.😄

  • @andrewcarpenter3991
    @andrewcarpenter3991 3 роки тому +39

    Thank you Ken, you made my life a lot simpler. I am a old dude who until recently had no computer knowledge, not even able to fire one up properly. Now I can store my music files safely and I don't need a blank cassette (LOL!)

  • @calicakes00
    @calicakes00 2 роки тому +73

    Omg! Thank you so much! I was having the HARDEST TIME EVER doing this. Your explanation was so simple. Thank you!

    • @NorthernVikingEveryday
      @NorthernVikingEveryday  2 роки тому +6

      You're very welcome 👍

    • @inktirrell5016
      @inktirrell5016 Рік тому +2

      @@NorthernVikingEveryday Hey Pal So Does This Work For Windows 7. :|

    • @ro6AXE
      @ro6AXE 10 місяців тому +1

      @@NorthernVikingEverydayi installed chrome os onto usb drive long time ago but now when i open it on windows 10 it says wipe off usb drive data and keeps saying the same thing

    • @dogsareawomansbestfriend
      @dogsareawomansbestfriend 9 місяців тому

      Wish UA-cam would put important channels available when you need them!

  • @wallaceandrews2557
    @wallaceandrews2557 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for explaining the how-to without going 90 miles an hour, I was able to follow you.

  • @heathernunya7836
    @heathernunya7836 2 роки тому +33

    That was very straight forward and yet detailed. Thank you!

  • @airdriver1460
    @airdriver1460 17 днів тому +1

    Hey, Ken: I'm an old guy and by no means a digital native, so I wanted to thank you for the best flash drive tutorial that I was able to find. Simple, clear, concise and perfect for my limited ablilty. Also, thanks for not making yourself out to be the biggest computer guru since Bill Gates.

  • @emmahunt8901
    @emmahunt8901 2 роки тому +45

    Can't believe how clear, concise and simple you made that! Impressed and grateful!! Thanks!

  • @redballoonie
    @redballoonie 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for such a clear and simple explanation …I have wasted so much time time trying to figure out how to do this the wrong way!!

  • @chayanne58
    @chayanne58 Місяць тому

    Wow! I finally encountered someone who provided a clear and concise explanation of a process without rushing as if they were in a hurry to a Black Friday sale. Thank you.

  • @kiizahillary8472
    @kiizahillary8472 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the tips.
    I enjoyed selecting multiple items using shift and arrow keys.

  • @12yadid62
    @12yadid62 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you, I have had the same computer for 10 years & finally getting a new one ! this really helped to simplify how to copy and save my files to new a flash drive

  • @janiecorinne9823
    @janiecorinne9823 2 роки тому +13

    Clear and helpful as can be! Thanks so much.

  • @userslrchr
    @userslrchr 28 днів тому

    I just wanted to give you a huge thanks. My brother recently passed away and I wanted to put all his info in a usb, I’ve never used a pc before until I came across the video and this is the easiest way to save things on a usb, thank you so much. Have a great new year🎉❤

  • @davidpoo66
    @davidpoo66 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for helping me, they other videos on Utube suck. I've spent hours trying to figure this stuff out.

  • @gravaly
    @gravaly Рік тому +2

    You are the best, guidence From the beggining to the end and the reason why. I love it!!!

  • @Ilovemesomemj1
    @Ilovemesomemj1 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much. You make everything easy. I'm so glad that I found you online. Thanks again

  • @lindahill1199
    @lindahill1199 2 роки тому +2

    Best and easiest info I've ever seen. Hats off to you and I'm a new subscriber so I hope you have many videos here I can learn from. Have a great day Viking!!

  • @AM-es4mp
    @AM-es4mp 2 роки тому +4

    Very clear instructions with visuals . Thanx from - an older person :)

  • @jonathanwell148
    @jonathanwell148 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the tutorial man, it's very easy and useful step. This video way better than 20 minutes tutorial which I've couldn't even understand. Once again, thank you for your support.

  • @DawnW-q5p
    @DawnW-q5p Рік тому +1

    Thank so much for this Video. Please make a video on how to take videos on your Windows 10 Computer, and burn them to a DVD. Thank you again.

  • @richardsheehan3497
    @richardsheehan3497 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks so much, ihad forgotten all about this from many years ago. You made it easy to follow.

  • @shambhavinagavaranasi548
    @shambhavinagavaranasi548 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much, I seriously needed this 🥰

  • @YEGOuellet
    @YEGOuellet Рік тому +3

    Thanks - most helpful hints to do file transfers.

  • @mariacastillo9824
    @mariacastillo9824 2 роки тому +5

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SIMPLE EXPLANATION. I HAVE LEARNED A LOTS THINGS WITH YOU. SOME PEOPLE MAKE US LOOK SO STUPID . TNANKS . YOU ARE AMAZING .

  • @emadla12
    @emadla12 2 місяці тому +1

    This was one of the best tutorial I have seen easy and clear

  • @LEGENDPISS
    @LEGENDPISS Рік тому +3

    This was very helpful

  • @valeriejaneorayinrio973
    @valeriejaneorayinrio973 Рік тому +1

    Hello 👋 What if the video that i transferred to my usb is long (1hr) and it won't play the whole video? Is there something I could do about it? (Sorry for my grammar)

  • @judithlpn-quilter7757
    @judithlpn-quilter7757 Рік тому +1

    Just sent for new laptop with Windows 10 so I could perform this fun myself. I have been a tablet addict so I have get back to computing. You gave me confidence😊!

  • @lloydwhyte9879
    @lloydwhyte9879 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much. This video was the easiest video so far. Thank you again. ❤

  • @fashionvivation8220
    @fashionvivation8220 2 роки тому +8

    Your teaching technique is great! Clear and easy to follow!! Other videos didn't give instructions on how to eject the flash drive. THANK YOU

  • @frankornelaz8234
    @frankornelaz8234 Рік тому +2

    Thanks. You are such a great instructor.

  • @Schmitty4564
    @Schmitty4564 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this! I was losing my mind lol. New subscriber here

  • @Charles-bn1fy
    @Charles-bn1fy Рік тому

    thank you so much ! how do i save a link to this video ?

  • @ajlbrew
    @ajlbrew Рік тому +2

    Brilliantly explained, thank you.

  • @ranjithkatugampala5579
    @ranjithkatugampala5579 10 місяців тому +2

    Great teaching , many thanks

  • @cheeseburger8842
    @cheeseburger8842 Рік тому +2

    Thanks man. Made it easy.

  • @williamandwilmagreenwood4433
    @williamandwilmagreenwood4433 3 роки тому +2

    love the shot of the picture of Vancouver, B.C. - at night best - CANADA

  • @MrCcoolg
    @MrCcoolg Рік тому +1

    Thanks. Clear and concise. Didn't know about the eject step. I have an external hard drive and I think that I may have corrupted the files because I missed that step.

  • @robbie113
    @robbie113 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! You made that process very easy.

  • @dougbarnes5564
    @dougbarnes5564 Рік тому

    In all the years of having computers, I've never felt the need for a thumb drive, until now. This was very informative, and helpful, and you touched on everything I 'sort of knew', and watching your video showed me, I guess I know a bit more about computers than I thought! The only thing you didn''t mention...how do you tell when the 'stick' is getting close to being full. I assume something will pop up on screen like a warning...you're running out of room...but most likely it won't. Thank you again for this right to the point, informative video.

    • @NorthernVikingEveryday
      @NorthernVikingEveryday  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad this video was able to help you out. To check how much space is left, open up the file explorer on your computer. On the left hand side, find your drive and right click on it. Then select properties. This should show you how much space is still available.

    • @dougbarnes5564
      @dougbarnes5564 Рік тому

      @@NorthernVikingEveryday Hello (again). I could never get mine to work past the clicking on docs then my pc. Where I see the USB on the bottom of the row, click on it, and it looks nothing like what is in your video. Put it away, and thought I'd try it again tonight. Same thing. Now not sure what I'm doing wrong...Thanks. ((Merry Christmas!))

  • @mrchips6130
    @mrchips6130 Рік тому +1

    Great explained man !
    You deserve better ❤

  • @jackjohnny682
    @jackjohnny682 2 роки тому +2

    Hi thanks for best and east to follow how to do this.
    I have windows 11 installed on a 32Gb SD micro card that I put in a USB device. It only took up 6 Gb's so I'm wandering how can I install other programs or files onto the same SD micro card without over writing on the windows 11? I hope u can explain how to add more to micro card

  • @3Trin3
    @3Trin3 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Ken! Straightforward and concise!

  • @alexrimmer3585
    @alexrimmer3585 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for your clear and concise tutorial

  • @leslieahunt6141
    @leslieahunt6141 2 роки тому +2

    It took three people but your information was wonderful thank you so very much

  • @hxl.w
    @hxl.w 2 роки тому +3

    Truly thankful for this! I obviously have a lot of computer knowledge knowing that I make animations, but recently was trying to transfer my files to my new laptop so I could continue my work!

  • @bradfordgarrigues3917
    @bradfordgarrigues3917 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video. It was simple and easy to follow. I am working on a second doctorate degree and I was concerned that my files were not saved. My first degree was some on a Macintosh 512e and everything was saved on disks.

  • @PropertyMastermind1
    @PropertyMastermind1 10 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! I was able to do exactly how you said and learned more about my computer as well!!!
    THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

  • @ritahawkins1566
    @ritahawkins1566 5 місяців тому +1

    this is amazing. thank you so very much . i have subscribed to your channel because you explain things in plan english. once again thank you.

  • @evelynrodriguez2246
    @evelynrodriguez2246 7 місяців тому

    I appreciate the very detail on how to and doing the video of your hands to explain how to do it.

  • @allangabby7092
    @allangabby7092 2 роки тому +2

    great easy to understand

  • @stephgramajo
    @stephgramajo Рік тому +1

    I know this video is 2 years old but holy cow you made it seem so simple. I’m going to tranfer my photos today. If it works I will come back to like and subscribe lol 🙂

    • @NorthernVikingEveryday
      @NorthernVikingEveryday  Рік тому

      Awesome 👍 Glad I could help.

    • @stephgramajo
      @stephgramajo Рік тому

      @@NorthernVikingEverydayi was able to do it 😁 liked and subscribed as promised. Thank you so much again.

  • @CaptainGrimsdale
    @CaptainGrimsdale Рік тому +5

    Thanks, Ken. You have explained this in a simple clear, and detailed step. You have spoken slowly too. I am an old fart who cannot understand when people talk quickly.

  • @c.brazley9270
    @c.brazley9270 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!!! It worked! Not sure I’ll remember, but for now, it worked! Thank you.

  • @cynthiacolbert8565
    @cynthiacolbert8565 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks it was so easy.

  • @coffeeandcream74
    @coffeeandcream74 10 місяців тому

    You’re great! I’m a songwriter but not a geek. You explain things wonderfully!

  • @Ronaldolover.911
    @Ronaldolover.911 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ken that was very helpful 👍

  • @leebuck4860
    @leebuck4860 Рік тому +2

    Cheers champion,well explained and very much appreciated😎👍

  • @walley7897
    @walley7897 Рік тому +1

    I having trouble getting my copied movies to transfer cleanly. I havnt tried closing the usb file down Ill try that now these are copied dvd files, is there something else I missing THX

  • @Angieboy173
    @Angieboy173 Рік тому

    Thanks man. Very clear description!

  • @dutchloveRC
    @dutchloveRC 3 роки тому +1

    SlowJo back for a refresher; ) not only do I love your videos, I love your home page videos!!! love those planes! ps I try to put you Im my ?credits? hope that helps, PapaJo

  • @inktirrell5016
    @inktirrell5016 Рік тому +1

    Dude How Does This Man Only Have 50k Subs He Deserves Better

  • @user-hy4zk3ed2q
    @user-hy4zk3ed2q 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, you make it easy to understand as I am not tech savy

  • @ltlpaa2973
    @ltlpaa2973 2 роки тому +1

    The video on my old laptop doesn't work anymore. Is there some way to transfer the files to my new laptop just using cables(?) so I won''t have to take the hard drive out of the old laptop?

  • @MultiSweener
    @MultiSweener 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks. I'll give it a try for Windows Media

  • @Andrea.G..69
    @Andrea.G..69 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for your instruction. It was really easy to follow. And you didn't have me feeling like a total prat. 👍

  • @GrammaPatriot
    @GrammaPatriot 2 роки тому +1

    I was able to do the first method here, putting my laptop pics onto my new flash drive, but on some photos it says "error" and file may be something or other. I have a ton of pics on here and not sure why some wouldnt be ok. Also, are we supposed to format a flashdrive before putting anything on it? Thank you. ( I did press "eject" before taking the flashdrive out",

  • @caringlovetv6998
    @caringlovetv6998 Рік тому +1

    Can I save on Chromebook then open it on the PC?

  • @ellae3685
    @ellae3685 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Ken! Does the thumb drive need to be formatted before data transfer?

    • @NorthernVikingEveryday
      @NorthernVikingEveryday  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome! Typically they come formatted out of the box, but if you're not sure, you could always give it a quick format.

    • @ellae3685
      @ellae3685 Рік тому

      Great! Thank you

  • @pawaniscreation4986
    @pawaniscreation4986 2 роки тому +2

    thank you guy. it is such a valuable video

  • @nylcloud1346
    @nylcloud1346 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, I am now your new subscriber 😊

  • @ritamarshall2774
    @ritamarshall2774 Рік тому

    Very easy to understand and short & sweet. Thank you so much for the information.

  • @lynntutton3611
    @lynntutton3611 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you, Ken......You are easy to understand and I can still go back again and again to remind myself what you said and showed. Lynn

  • @markboudreaux868
    @markboudreaux868 Рік тому +1

    Thanks it’s been so long since I had to do this I just got a new laptop so thanks for the refresher 👍

  • @johnsvarghese9283
    @johnsvarghese9283 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks, very helpful!

  • @bobjarnell653
    @bobjarnell653 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent easy to follow thanks

  • @carmellabuhrmaster3418
    @carmellabuhrmaster3418 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video! Thank you!!!

  • @charliemiller6417
    @charliemiller6417 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you sir, much appreciated 🎉

  • @renardfranse
    @renardfranse 2 роки тому +1

    May I ask a question. Can I copy the total C drive to my external drive using either method? Thanks, ren

  • @NicoYT123
    @NicoYT123 Рік тому

    Hey! Could you tell me how to copy them all at once along with my apps if that is possible?

  • @troyster28
    @troyster28 Рік тому +2

    thank you so much

  • @frankcolangelo6047
    @frankcolangelo6047 7 місяців тому

    Great tutorial/instructional Video Ken. Finally, someone who explains clearly & slowly. Thank You 👍 Two Questions --- How to copy EVERYTHING on my Laptop to a USB flash drive ?? How to copy files/items from Android phone to my Laptop ??

    • @NorthernVikingEveryday
      @NorthernVikingEveryday  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! You probably won't be able to copy all the files off a laptop to a flash drive. They aren't typically big enough. You would probably need an external hard drive. Typically this would work the same as a flashdrive where you find your files on the computer and copy them over. As for Android, Unfortunately I don't have a video on the topic but I'm sure there should be some out there.

    • @frankcolangelo6047
      @frankcolangelo6047 7 місяців тому

      @@NorthernVikingEveryday------Thanks Ken, much appreciated for the prompt reply.

  • @patricebuchanan3078
    @patricebuchanan3078 2 місяці тому

    Your tutorial was very helpful! Thanks

  • @vitazgal9933
    @vitazgal9933 4 місяці тому

    Hi there...this is super ! Question...my laptop does not have arrow up/down...except up/down saying Page Up....Page down....What do I use to highlight all the files to be copied on desktop (mostly there are folders with photos in it...and individual photos)...Would deeply appreciate the help... Also...being 2024...Sept end....Windows 11 is on my laptop. Thanks so much.... !

  • @nurse12320
    @nurse12320 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks 😊 very helpfu!!!

  • @enar000
    @enar000 3 місяці тому

    can't copy the entire folder over? have to go into the folder(s) first and move the files like shown in video?

  • @cookie_monsters411
    @cookie_monsters411 2 місяці тому

    Great! I had to do a factory reset so needed to save just a few things . thanks!

  • @RichardDCook
    @RichardDCook 8 місяців тому +11

    Sorry, I'm a computer ignoramus. When I did exactly what you said, and dragged the file over to the USB area, it didn't move the file, all it did was create a "shortcut" to the file. No file was actually moved to the USB. How can I move a file? You make it look easy. I'll try the "send to" method now.

  • @cfierle
    @cfierle 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 3year old hp Stream with windows 10. The only in the steps that appeared were the name of the flash drive I plugged in on the top middle part of the screen. Other than that, all of the step by step instructions never happened on my HP Stream.

  • @aaronlaluzerne392
    @aaronlaluzerne392 Рік тому

    Do I need to turn off my phone if I want to attach and remove a thumb drive on and from my phone?

  • @Nancyprisci
    @Nancyprisci Рік тому

    Can I do this for a software application such as coreldraw?

  • @djklone
    @djklone Рік тому

    So it files you put on the usb will also stay in the original place on the pc?

  • @evelynlouise2399
    @evelynlouise2399 2 роки тому +2

    EXCELLENT😃😁.. GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!! YAAAAY!!!

  • @ChristopherRiley-d2f
    @ChristopherRiley-d2f 3 місяці тому

    Sorry if this is a silly question . Can I clone contents of an sd card using win32 to a usb stick? Thanks .

  • @ELBARBERO22
    @ELBARBERO22 Рік тому

    Brother thank for putting this video it was very helpful am not a big savvy on computer but I did it with your help thank you again

  • @ericspnw8385
    @ericspnw8385 3 роки тому +3

    That was simple and perfect.

  • @AngelLitchy
    @AngelLitchy 8 місяців тому

    Thank you. You made it easy and clear to understand. Can you do a video, on how to copy file from an email.

  • @LoriG-f3q
    @LoriG-f3q 20 днів тому

    Can this external hard drive be used to free up storage space as well?

  • @blacknpostiv2232
    @blacknpostiv2232 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this tutorial it was very useful

  • @anitafernandez922
    @anitafernandez922 Рік тому

    Hello, I wanted to ask,.. Can you put a video on about, How you can organize music on the flashdrive? I'm a DJ beginner and I'm trying to organize all my songs so that way I can find all the BPMs , instead of going to each folder. Thanks 🙏