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Does using a local area network (LAN) to transfer files via Windows Easy Transfer mean that all the files are wiped from the old computer and re-written on the new computer?

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Files transfer usually just copies the original files to the chosen destination. The originals will still be on the old computer.

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How can I transfer my music videos from my old laptop to my new laptop?

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You can use cloud storage, flash drives, or external hard drives. All of these options would work.

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How do I transfer games with a USB flash drive?

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Just move the game files onto the USB flash drive and then move them over to the new PC. Be sure to move all of the files. If you miss one, the game might not work!

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When transferring between two desktops, do I need two monitors or will all of the info show up on one?

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It depends on what you mean by "all the info." When you're performing the transfer, all of the relevant transfer information would be on the computer you were transferring from, which would have to have a monitor in order for you to complete the transfer. However, you do not need a monitor on the computer that's receiving the file, although you obviously wouldn't be able to view the file on the new computer without one.

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