# How do I transfer my programs and data from one laptop to another?

I really need a starting point and step by step instructions.

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- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

The easiest way is to download Dropbox on to both devices. Then log in to the same account on both devices and all of your stuff will appear on both devices.

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- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Research Assistant at Arizona State University
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#### Reply 1

Your files can be uploaded to Dropbox. Your programs can be transferred via a program called  Laplink https://web.laplink.com/pcmover_feature_overview/

This works pretty well. You can also download some of your programs from their original sites.

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- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Founder,President


### Comment 2

To transfer data you need to open  Dropbox and click the plus symbol at the bottom right corner then click on add files from computer.

To add programs that can be be transferred legally do the same. Just note that most program files cannot be transferred, you will need to download or use the disk.

On your new laptop you open Dropbox and click on file then click on the 3 dots then click export and select the location you want to place the file

Hope this helps 😁

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- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Student
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### Comment 3

Due to the amount of information you may need to transfer, I recommend using a USB stick or an external hard drive.

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- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Equipe técnica en cena



### Comment 4

I would use a flash drive unless I had DropBox. Either make the transition much easier!

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- Posted at: almost 6 years ago




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