When you’re about to receive a new or upgraded computer, there are a few things you'll need to do ahead of time to make the transition from your old laptop as smooth as possible.
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Sync Important Documents to OneDrive
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You’ll need to verify that documents, pictures, and desktop folders are synced to OneDrive and that OneDrive is up-to-date. With your documents synced to OneDrive, you won’t need to worry about transferring them to the new laptop or possibly losing anything important.
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