Why did my computer shut off while transferring videos to an external hard drive?

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Asked By CuriousCat99 On

I experienced an issue where my computer unexpectedly shut off while I was transferring videos to an external hard drive. I suspect it might be due to not having enough space on my internal disk. Now, the videos are unwatchable, and I'm trying to figure out how to prevent my computer from shutting down randomly during future transfers.

3 Answers

Answered By DataNinja21 On

You might want to keep your mouse moving to prevent the computer from going to sleep during the transfer. Just a thought, but it might help.

Answered By MediaMaster84 On

Are the videos unwatchable on your internal disk or the external one? If you were trying to move files, it's safer to copy them first, check that they transferred correctly, and then delete the originals. Also, if your videos were on Google Drive, your system could be pulling them down, which might fill up your internal disk quickly.

Answered By TechGuru456 On

It's tough to pinpoint the problem without more details. Just make sure you’re not cutting and pasting the files; using copy instead allows the original to remain intact until you're sure the transfer is successful. That way, if something goes wrong, you won’t lose your original files.

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