3 Ways to Share/Transfer Files Between Two PCs in Windows 10

How to share/transfer files between two PCs in Windows 10?

Since more and more users are using Windows 10 and quite a lot users are changing their computers from old desktops into new laptops. And data transferring becomes a big problem for them.В

How to share or transfer files between two PCs in Windows 10 becomes a question. If you are trying to transfer files between two PCs, or need to migrate apps from old PC to new one, follow below-offered two parts for transferring/sharing files between computers and PCs with ease now.В

In part one, we recommend three methods targeting transfer files between computers, which aim to solve file size and network connecting problems.В

• Large files transfer (scattered file location) — Method 1
• Small files transfer on the same network. — Method 2
• Transfer files without the network connections. — Method 3

In part two, we also introduce Nearby Sharing for sharing files between computers. If you are going to share data with your friends or family member, please read the latter part to get more detail.В

Part 1: Transfer files between computersВ

Method 1. Use file transfer software to transfer files/apps/programs between two PC

What is the fastest way to transfer files between computers? If you need an efficient method to save you time and energy for transferring files, applications or other software with your friends, colleagues, or classmates, your best choices is to use professional file transfer software.В

Support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP

Why is that? Here below are some advances that professional file transfer software can bring you:

• Saving time and energy copying and pasting files into new PC.
• Transfer more wanted files to new PC: programs, software, applications or even games.
• No data loss trouble and no false operation would occur.
• Support to transfer files without the network. (If you need to move some confidential files, you might need this feature.)

So how to find such a file transfer software? Here we’d like to recommend you try EaseUS PCTrans which supports you to transfer whatever you want such as personal files, essential software, programs, games or apps into another drive in one PC or other PCs with simple clicks.В

And you may follow below tutorial to directly transfer and transfer files between two PCs now:

Step 1.В Install and open EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both your PC and laptop. Select «PC to PC» to transfer files, applications, and user account from PC to your laptop directly.

Step 2.В Connect the PC to the laptop by entering either the laptop’s account password or its verification code. You can click and check the verification code on the right top of the «PC to PC» mainscreen on the laptop. Choose the transfer direction and click «Connect» to start the transfer process.

Step 3. Now, choose «Files» and click «Edit» to select files to transfer.

Step 4. Go to your computer and select the target files. By default, PCTrans will transfer and save data to the same location on the target computer. But you can click the «Edit» icon to customize the storage path as you need. В

Step 5. Now, click «Finish» and «Transfer» to start to transfer files from PC to laptop at a fast speed.

Support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP

Method 2. Use the Internet to transfer files between computers

Another useful method for transferring data between PCs is to use the Internet. You can directly connect your PCs to LAN/WiFi and then transfer important files to new PC.
Here below we have collect several file transferring way for you:

• Transfer files via local network drive/NAS
• Transfer files through Cloud services
• Transfer files through Email
• Transfer files by apps such as Skype/WeChat/Instagram, etc

And you may follow below guidelines to transfer files through the internet now:

1. Connect both PCs with the same network.

2. Log in your Cloud/Email/Apps which you choose to transfer files or open Local Network Drive with your account.

Cloud/Email/APPs transfer is a useful approach you can take to transferring files from PC to PC. It supports Google Drive or Cloud devices for transferring files over the network.В

If you want to access files on another computer, you can also choose Windows apps like Facebook or other standard applications.

• Local Network Drive пј€Only for transferring foldersпј‰

Transfer file locally is the most common method under the Internet.

Local PC: Right-click on the file > select Properties > Sharing tab > Share > File Sharing window

Another PC: File Explorer > Network > Network discovery > Turn on network discovery and file sharing

3. Select files you need to transfer and send it to a new PC or copy to the local network drive. Receive and save transferred files to a new PC.

Method 3. Use external storage device to transfer files between two PCs

If you don’t have a network connection on your PCs, you may try this way which is to copy and paste files into an external storage devices such as USB drive, SD/memory card/external hard drive etc and then move those files into new PC.

1. Transfer files via Backup and Restore

You can create images of files and automatically export them from the source PC to the target PC. Download EaseUS Todo PCTrans on each PC, and you can start transfer data.

2. External hard driveВ

Using an external storage device can transfer files between two computers without the limitation of the computer’s location.В

1. Connect external storage device with source PC from which you want to transfer files;

2. Select files that you want to transfer to copy into the device;

3. After finishing the copying process, disconnect storage device from PC and connect it with the new PC;

4. Then move files into new PC.

3. transfer files between computers via transfer cable

If your two PCs are in the same location, we recommend you choose the transfer cable. When using the external hard drive, you need to transfer files between three devices. However, the cable like Belkin Easy Transfer (F5U279) can simplify the transfer process.В

Part 2:В File Sharing between Computers with Windows Nearby Sharing

The above method is to help you quickly transfer files. If you want to achieve file-sharing that different computers can access to read and edit, Microsoft also introduces an easy way for network file sharing — Nearby Sharing.

Steps for local network file sharing

1. Settings > System > Shared experiences > Nearby Sharing > turn On > set drop-down as Everyone nearby
2. File explorer > choose files > Share > choose another PC nearby

How to Transfer Files from PC to PC in Windows 10

Have you bought a new Windows 10 PC and want to migrate your existing files from the old computer to your new computer?В Or you have two computers running Windows 10, and you want to transfer data from PC to laptop wirelessly or in the vice versa. If you are not sure about how to transfer filesВ from PC to PCВ in Windows 10 easily, here, you can get help with detailed tutorials.

When it comes to transferring data on a PC, the first reaction might be using an external USB drive. But it’s not the best choice for mass or the whole PC data migration due to its limited space and slow transmission speed. So, is there an easier and faster way to transfer files between Windows 10 computers? On this page, you can learn two direct ways to transfer files from one computer to another by using a 1-click PC data transfer software and the Nearby sharing feature on Windows computer.

How to Transfer Files from PC to PC Using WiFi on Windows 10

To transfer files from PC to PC over the internet, using WiFi is the easiest way.В EaseUS Todo PCTrans, an easy PC data transfer software, helps to move your data, applications, and account settings from one PC to another in one click in Windows 10/8/7.

Support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP

This PC transfer program provides you three easy transfer ways to achieve different transmission purposes.

• PC to PC: You can use this feature to transfer files via the network connection. Connect two Windows laptops/PCs by IP in the same LAN and move your files, apps & accounts off the old PC to a new one.
• Image Transfer: You can use this mode to transfer files from PC to PC without the internet. Make images of files, folders, or software on the previous computer, and transfer to the next one. It also works as a backup.
• App Migration: You can use the App Migration of this tool to copy installed software from one disk to another locally and free up space to resolve low disk space issues.В В

Now, download EaseUS Todo PCTrans and follow steps below to start transferring files between two PCs effortlessly.

Step 1.В Open EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both of your computers. Choose «PC to PC» to go to the next step.

Step 2.В Connect two PCs via the network by entering the password or verification code of the target PC. Besides, make sure you have chosen the right transfer direction and click «Connect» to continue.

The verification code is on the right top of the «PC to PC» main screen on the target computer.

Step 3. Then,В choose «Files» and click «Edit» to select files to transfer.

Step 4. Select the specific files as you want. What’s more, you can click the Edit icon to customize the storage path for transferred data.

Step 5. Now, click «Finish» and «Transfer» to begin to transfer files from PC to PC. The size of the file determines the transfer time. Wait patiently.

Support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP

How to Transfer Files from PC to PC Using Nearby Sharing in Windows 10

The Windows 10 April 10, 2018 update (version 1803) introduces the «Nearby sharing» feature that allows you to quickly and wirelessly transfer files and links to nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.В В

How to Enable Nearby Sharing

By default, the Nearby sharing is enabled on Windows 10В after installing the April 2018 Update. If not, you can manually turn it onВ using the Settings app.

1.В Open «Settings».В Click on «System» > «Shared experiences».

2. Turn on the «Nearby sharing» toggle switch.В Under «I can share or receive content», you can select share files with «Everyone nearby»В or «My devices only». Besides, you can click the «Change» button to set the location to save transfers.

How to Transfer Files Using Nearby Sharing on Windows 10

1.В Open File Explorer.

2. Right-click the file you want to share.

3. Click the «Share»В option.

4. Select the device from the list.

To ensure a successful transfer with Nearby sharing, you need to make sure the two PCs have Bluetooth and are within Bluetooth range. Also, both computers should run at least the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. If neither of your computers meets these requirements or one of them doesn’t, go back to the previous method and move data with EaseUS PC to PC transfer application.

More FAQs About File Transfer in Windows 10

How to transfer files from laptop to laptop in Windows 10?

You can transfer files from one laptop to another with or without WiFi. We provide you with eight practical solutions in all to move data between two laptops. Read on and choose the one that works best for you.

Can you transfer files from PC to PC with a USB cable?

Yes, you can connect two PCs and laptops via a USB cable for fast data transfer. To do so, you need a USB-to-USB bridging cable or USB networking cable, whichВ has a small electronic circuit in the middle allowing the two PCs to talk to each other. Once the two PCsВ are connected successfullyВ through the USB cable, you can quickly transfer files from one computer to another. Learn details on how to transfer files from PC to PC with USB.В

How to transfer files from old PCВ to new PCВ in Windows 10?

What is the best way to transfer files from old PC to a new one in Windows 10/8/7? Actually, there are many ways feasible to make it. Go to the topic page on transfer files from old PC to new PC in Windows 10 and learnВ the top 7 methods to make things done.В