Transferring Files Using a Disk

You can copy files from your computer to a disk if you need to either transfer files from one stand-alone computer to another. You can also save a copy of important files to prevent losing them in the event of a power failure or a computer problem.

Copy Files to a Disk

With the disk in the drive, click the Start button, and then click Computer.

Open the folder, and then select the files you want to copy.

Right-click the selected files, and then point to Send To.

Click a disk from the submenu.

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Copy Files from a Disk

With the disk in the drive, click the Start button, and then click Computer.

Open the disk window, and then select the files you want to copy.

Drag the selected files to copy the selected items.

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