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1 Connect the device to a computer via USB cable. 2  If necessary, tap and hold the status bar (located at the top) then drag to the bottom. 3  Tap Connected as a camera. 4  Tap Media device (MTP) . 5  Enabled when a check mark is present. 6  Launch Windows Explorer.7  Using the computer keyboard, press Windows+E (+E) keys. If using a Macintosh computer, additional software is required in order to transfer files. 2  Connect the device to a computer via USB cable. 3  If necessary, tap and hold the status bar (located at the top) then drag to the bottom. 4  Tap Connected as a camera. 5  Tap Media device (MTP) .
You could connect the external drive to the laptop and copy the files to the new computer. Go to the Desktop to open File Explorer on the new laptop. It will be the file folder icon on the lower left of the desktop screen.Windows Key + E are the shortcut keys for Explorer.Make a folder for the transferred files on the new computer to organize them later. You cannot copy programs, just personal files.i James, You may use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer the files from the external hard drive to the Windows 8 computer. The two links provided below will guide you on how you can use Windows Easy Transfer in Windows 8. Transfer files and settings from another PC.