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How do I transfer some of my files to my MicroSD Card?

Anonymous
2023-09-11T20:00:44+00:00

I need some storage for my pc so I bought an SD Card, I wanted to transfer some files into it, but everytime I tried it just copied the files and put it into the SD Card. I tried searching for an answer, but the same bs kept showing up. I really need an answer please.

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  1. EmilyS726 240.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-09-11T20:55:17+00:00

    Hello, this is Emily.

    You can move some files to the SD card to make room, but make sure these are your personal files, not system files. System files are not meant to be moved out of the system drive (C:)

    Personal files typically are the ones located in Documents, Pictures, Videos, Desktop and downloads folders. After you copy them, you can safely delete the ones on C drive. Or you can use Cut instead of Copy, then paste them into SD card I don't personally like to use Cut, in case something goes wrong during this processs, you might end up losing those files.

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  2. EmilyS726 240.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-09-11T21:28:06+00:00

    It's got pros and cons. By compressing files, you might spare some space, but the CPU has to work harder, so it depends if you have a powerful CPU. Also, depends on the type of files, it may not spare much space either.

    Have you already used the Disk Cleanup tool to clean up as much as you can? When you launch the tool, make sure you also click on clean up system files to open up more cleanable options.

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  3. MR_MEOW 3,541 Reputation points
    2023-09-11T20:23:44+00:00

    Once you have copied your important cat pictures over to your SD card you can delete your important cat pictures from the hard drive.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-11T21:04:53+00:00

    What if you had an game installed and you wanted to move that to the SD card, would that be possible?

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-09-11T20:27:29+00:00

    Does this work for any type of file or not?

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