Transferring files can be a very temperamental process, which can go wrong in a multitude of ways. Some of them, such as corrupted backups, don’t really have a solution, but you can take measures both during and after the process which can be beneficial.

There are really only a couple of reasons why you would transfer files; better hardware on the alternative system, or more up-to-date software. Both of these can result in failure, so here are some tips to help you out:

• Make sure that you have multiple copies of the files, including in the original system, so that you’ve got a copy which is definitely organised how you want it to be organised.
• Make sure that your files are compatible with the new software you’ll be using.
• Always do a full back up of all of the files, as you can’t always be sure that the bits you’ve copied are all you need.