What is the best way to move photo library to separate hard drive
Jun 20, 2019 23:16:57 #
I use Picasa almost exclusively for photo editing. I have 4 external hard drives with the same files on each of them. Using Picasa I create matching folder names on each hard drive and then simply left click, drag and drop each folder into each of the hard drives. The result is an exact copy of each folder on each hard drive. Works for me.
Jun 21, 2019 07:16:05 #
I have done this many times with new computers and new backup drives. I take my time and copy one folder at a time. It's probably okay to run both drives for hours to copy several TB of data, but I don't like doing that.
Jun 21, 2019 07:23:41 #
CanonTom wrote:
I have edited photos on both my desktop and my lap... (show quote)
Try this link..... It should work for an external drive, it's written to move to a new computer..... What ever you do, do not delete the photos from you computer until you are absolutely sure every thing got moved ok.
https://sites.google.com/site/picasaresources/Home/Picasa-FAQ/picasa/how-to/move-photos-and-picasa-database-to-a-new-computor
And here is an article about the picasa data base, which will also have to be moved.
https://sites.google.com/site/picasaresources/Home/Picasa-FAQ/picasa/general-information/where-does-picasa-store-its-data
Good luck.....
Jun 21, 2019 07:57:37 #
I have been using external hard drives for primary storage of documents and photos - each category on their own drive. Open Windows Explorer, highlight the folder(s) you want to move, open edit and choose either the Copy or Move command, choose the destination and hit enter. Photos will be copied or moved without travail.
Jun 21, 2019 09:18:49 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
iF IT IS usb DRIVE, i SELECT THE FOLDER AND MOVE TO THE NEW DRIVE
Jun 21, 2019 10:52:12 #
I was all set to reply to your question, when I decided to first read what other's have suggested.
ALL replied with nuggets of gold, that should be very helpful for you.
The only thing that I could empasize is getting one or more external hard drive(s). Prices on external
hard drives are so cheap, in comparison to losing an irreplaceable file(s) on your computer.
ALL replied with nuggets of gold, that should be very helpful for you.
The only thing that I could empasize is getting one or more external hard drive(s). Prices on external
hard drives are so cheap, in comparison to losing an irreplaceable file(s) on your computer.
Jun 21, 2019 11:58:57 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
use more than one external hard drive! they do fail. I've had two external hard drives fail over the years. I back up to three, so I'm never at a total loss.
Jun 21, 2019 13:42:14 #
I agree with the suggestion of using the external drive as a backup. I further suggest an automatic program that will both backup and synchronize files between the 2 computers and external drive. One such is SyncBack. You can move the external drive from one computer to another, or link them both via your home wi-fi. The backup feature will add any new photo, the syncronize feature will copy the new photo to the other computer.
Jun 21, 2019 14:05:18 #
amfoto1 wrote:
IMPORTANT: br br Don't "move" the files... (show quote)
I fully agree with this.
amfoto1 wrote:
ALSO:
External drives are usually used as backup... not as the sole location for images. External drives are prone to eventual failure.
ALSO:
External drives are usually used as backup... not as the sole location for images. External drives are prone to eventual failure.
There's nothing wrong with using an external drive for your images.
There is something wrong with using a single drive to hold all your images, whether it's an internal or external drive. Anything important on your computer should be backed up and an external drive (preferably two or three of them) is probably the most convenient way to do that.
Jun 21, 2019 17:15:30 #
Bison Bud wrote:
Plug in the external drive and make sure it comes up in the "My Computer" listing. After that it's simply a copy and paste or a cut and paste to the new drive (create folders on the external drive first if needed). Use "Select All," then start the cut or copy process, then find something to do for awhile as it will take quite some time to transfer a lot of photos. You should lose no data in any of the files moved! Good luck and good shooting to all.
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Yep!
I do exactly the same.
And (some may think this overkill) = I have three different drives in Three Different Locations.
P.S. =
Having a house fire causes one to be redundant with certain things.
=0=
Jun 21, 2019 19:21:00 #
Whatever you choose to purchase as a drive, I wouldn't move any files. I'd copy them to the drive, verify that they are all there, and then delete them from the source drive.
--Bob
--Bob
CanonTom wrote:
I have edited photos on both my desktop and my lap... (show quote)
Jun 21, 2019 20:31:47 #
Having once been burnt by the built-in windows explorer copy (didn't copy everything even though copy window had closed), I prefer TeraCopy. As Reagan said, "Trust but verify." Freeware versions have worked fine for me for over a decade.
TeraCopy performs the copy and then does a hash verify (I use MD5 but other options available) of each of the copied files (also does moves). Since it's an independent process, it doesn't lock file explorer, and will continue to work even if some files produce errors (displays what was successful and what wasn't at the end, allowing you to retry on the fails). Can resume file transfers. Will integrate into the windows shell (but I don't allow it to replace the built-in copy). Can delete verified files after the copy is complete if you want.
TeraCopy performs the copy and then does a hash verify (I use MD5 but other options available) of each of the copied files (also does moves). Since it's an independent process, it doesn't lock file explorer, and will continue to work even if some files produce errors (displays what was successful and what wasn't at the end, allowing you to retry on the fails). Can resume file transfers. Will integrate into the windows shell (but I don't allow it to replace the built-in copy). Can delete verified files after the copy is complete if you want.
Jun 21, 2019 21:20:08 #
Mr. SONY
Loc: LI, NY
quixdraw wrote:
I backed up to a Western Digital 4TB Passport a while ago - all that was needed was to plug it in and follow directions. Lengthy the first time, quick / invisible after that. Inexpensive insurance!
Do you backup your backup?
Yes all drives are subject to fail.
Sometimes rather abruptly. Oops to late then to backup your backup.
Three backup drives should be fine.
I have 4 backup drives for all my data and photos.
The drives with my backed up music files are on a seperate 4 drives.
Three of each backup drives of both data and music is then stored in a fire resistant safe.
I used to service computers and it wasn't pleasant to see people with tears in their eyes after they
lost all their files.
Backup, backup, and backup again.
Never, ever, ever rely on only 1 or 2 backups.
Jun 21, 2019 23:51:15 #
I have moved ALL MY PICTURE files to two 8TB WD drives. I use SYNCSCRIP to sync both drives every time I import new files to Lightroom Classic. That way I ALWAYS have a backup of my files. I have considered a DROBO drive setup with 4 drives, but have to save a little more money to do that. Actually, since I have an iMac, I also have a TIME MACHINE drive that backs everything on the computer. Good luck with whatever way you choose to go. Having several backups gives you a little piece of mind.
Jun 22, 2019 08:14:57 #
Mr. SONY wrote:
Do you backup your backup? br Yes all drives are s... (show quote)
All your driver's store in one place, a fire RESISTANT safe.....I would NEVER keep all backups in one place.... Do you know what the temp gets inside that safe in A HOT fire..... Probably hot enough to make the drives unusable....
They do make safes for hard drives......
https://www.macworld.com/article/3219649/should-you-keep-your-backup-data-in-a-safe.html
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