{"id":43954,"date":"2019-03-01T13:25:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T19:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=support&p=43954"},"modified":"2019-03-01T13:25:31","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T19:25:31","slug":"transfer-data-from-computer","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/support\/software\/technical-issues-software\/transfer-data-from-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Transfer Data From One Computer to Another?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re using a different computer than the one you used for last year\u2019s taxes, you might want to know how to transfer data to another computer. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 it\u2019s easy!<\/p>\n

How to Transfer Data to Another Computer<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to transfer data from one computer to another is by using a USB storage device.<\/p>\n

To transfer data to another computer with a USB:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Insert the USB storage device into the computer where your file is located.<\/li>\n
  2. Locate the file using Windows Explorer or macOS Finder.<\/li>\n
  3. Drag and drop the file to the USB\u2019s icon.<\/li>\n
  4. Eject the USB.<\/li>\n
  5. Insert the USB into the destination computer.<\/li>\n
  6. Open a Windows Explorer or macOS Finder window.<\/li>\n
  7. Click on the USB storage device icon.<\/li>\n
  8. Locate the file, then drag and drop it to the destination computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With that finished, any files you selected should be on the new computer for you to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Are you trying to figure out how to transfer software from one computer to another?<\/h2>\n

    While you can\u2019t technically transfer your software from one computer to another, you can reinstall it. Find out how to install H&R Block software on a new computer<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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