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Can I add folders without deleting what is already on the flash drive?

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Yes. On a Mac, open the drive in Finder and create a new folder by clicking File --> New Folder. In Windows, open the file in Computer or Windows Explorer and click "New Folder" or File --> New Folder.

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How do I move pictures from an Android tablet to a USB flash drive?

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You cannot directly plug an Android tablet into a USB flash drive, but there is a way. First, you need a computer/laptop. You can share the picture to the computer/laptop by email, Bluetooth, or by directly plugging the tablet into the computer and finding the file of the picture. Once the picture is on the laptop/computer, you can plug the flash drive into the computer/laptop, then drag the picture to the flash drive.

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How can I open thumb drive files if I do not have Office?

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If you want to open Office documents without Office, try Google Drive or LibreOffice.

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How do I install a flash drive to my laptop?

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You generally don't install anything. Just plug it in, then open the location on your computer as shown in the article. You can then move files between the flash drive and your laptop, or just use a file from your flash drive while your flash drive is plugged in.

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I am trying to download Windows 10, and while in the process, it's saying not enough space. How would I be able to make more space by using the USB drive?

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Open your USB device in Windows Explorer using the first method above, then select any folders or files on the drive you no longer need. With those folders or files selected, press the Delete key on the keyboard.

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How do I copy my files to USB?

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You can use Windows Explorer or Finder in Mac to drag files to the USB drive in the same manner as this article.

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How to copy all files from a computer to a USB drive?

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Your USB drive may not be large enough for this operation, but you can certainly try! With the flash drive plugged in, open Explorer or Finder and drag the hard drive to the USB folder. This process will take a lot of time.

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If I move a folder to a flash drive, will it still remain on my computer? If it doesn't, how can I keep the folder on my computer while still copying it to the flash drive?

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When you highlight and drag a file to wherever you want to copy it, there will be a pop-up telling you it is going to copy. If you want to move it, hold down the shift key and then release the mouse button. If you want to copy it (and leave it on your computer) merely release the mouse key, assuming you have the pop-up saying it is going to copy!

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How do I have my updated documents automatically transfer to my USB flash drive?

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Navigate to the folder that contains the files you'd like to copy. Plug the USB flash drive into a USB port on the computer. Find a place on your USB drive to store the copied files. Drag file(s) from the computer to the USB drive. Save an open file right to the USB drive. Eject the drive safely.

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