A alexiusnor Honorable Jun 4, 2013 1 0 10,510 Jul 3, 2014 #1 We are trying to copy files from and old PC with Windows XP via external HDD, and to transfer these files to a new PC with Windows 7.
We are trying to copy files from and old PC with Windows XP via external HDD, and to transfer these files to a new PC with Windows 7.
Onus Titan Jan 27, 2006 37,037 12 89,965 Jul 3, 2014 #2 Rename long directory names before attempting the copy. For example, if a directory is called "Management Reports" call it "MgtRep;" "Work in Progress" becomes "WiP," etc. Upvote 0 Downvote
Rename long directory names before attempting the copy. For example, if a directory is called "Management Reports" call it "MgtRep;" "Work in Progress" becomes "WiP," etc.
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,630 18,008 184,590 Jul 3, 2014 #3 What happens when you try to copy? What error message do you get? Upvote 0 Downvote