Data Transfer & File Migration
Across the Wellington Region
Don't lose a decade of photos or crucial business documents when upgrading your technology. We securely migrate your digital life to its new home.
Comprehensive Data Transfer Services
Whether you're upgrading to a new system, rescuing data from a failing drive, or simply want to organise your backups, we have the right tools for the job.
Computer Upgrades
Moving from an old slow PC to a brand new one? We migrate your entire user profile, desktop, and documents exactly as you left them.
Backup Creation
Setting up automated, set-and-forget backup solutions so your family photos and business files are never at risk of a single drive failure.
External Drive & Cloud
Running out of space? We can cleanly move massive photo libraries or video archives to external storage or cloud services like OneDrive and Google Drive.
Cross-Platform Transfers
Switching from Windows to Mac, or Mac to Windows? We translate the file systems and ensure your data opens correctly on the new OS.
Why Professional Data Transfer Matters
Dragging and dropping files to a USB stick often results in missed hidden folders, corrupted permissions, or lost browser bookmarks.
Completeness
We know where programs like Outlook and iTunes hide their data, ensuring nothing is left behind.
Integrity Checking
Our professional tools verify the cryptographic hash of files as they copy to guarantee zero corruption.
How Long Does It Take?
Data transfers are heavily dependent on the amount of data and the speed of the old hard drive.
*For massive transfers, we may take the devices back to our workshop and return them the next day to save you hourly costs.
BudgetByte's Data Transfer Process
A methodical approach to ensure your digital life is moved safely.
Consultation & Inventory
We identify exactly what needs to be moved: documents, photos, emails, bookmarks, and specific software settings.
Source Health Check
Verifying the health of the old hard drive to ensure safe extraction without corruption.
Pre-Transfer Scan
Scanning the old system for active malware to ensure we don't transfer viruses to your new machine.
Secure Migration
Using specialised high-speed cables and software to clone or transfer your data bit-by-bit.
Email & Software Setup
Reconnecting your email accounts and ensuring your crucial applications have access to the old data.
Verification
Manually checking that folder sizes match and testing key files to ensure successful copying.
Old Device Wiping (Optional)
If you are recycling or selling the old device, we can perform a secure military-grade wipe of the drive.
Handover
Showing you exactly where your files reside on the new system.
Prevent Future Problems: The 3-2-1 Rule
Once we've successfully transferred your data, we highly recommend setting up a permanent backup solution following industry best practices.
Copies of Data
Maintain three copies of your important files (1 primary, 2 backups).
Different Media
Store the backups on two different types of media (e.g., internal drive + external hard drive).
Offsite Location
Keep one copy offsite (cloud storage like OneDrive or Google Drive) in case of fire or theft.
Pricing Estimates
Data transfers are billed at our standard hourly rates. For very large transfers (500GB+), we may offer a fixed rate or overnight workshop service to keep costs reasonable.
SuperGold Rate
Typical cost for a standard transfer is $135 - $180.
- Valid SuperGold card required
- Minimum one hour charge
Standard Rate
Typical cost for a standard transfer is $150 - $200.
- Rapid onsite response
- Minimum one hour charge
Moving to a New Computer?
We travel across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, and the Kapiti Coast to make upgrading technology seamless and safe.
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