Question: Can I transfer files to an External HDD BEFORE I schuck it & install it elsewhere?
Hi gang, I have a new 12TB WD Easystore external. I want to place it in my server but before I do, I wanted to transfer everything to it and keep the old drives as back up. So if I transfer it while still in its native enclosure, can I then schuck it and move it or will it not see the files now and/or be corrupted? Not looking to do extra work or chance mucking up the new HDD so please let me know as I clearly am no expert.
Thanks very much for any and all help and info. Cheers -TD
Answer:
Can I transfer files to an External HDD BEFORE I schuck it & install it elsewhere?
Maybe.
Some are encrypted via the enclosure. Which would render any files in it null and void after shucking.