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## Copying files to computers

Copying device files to your computer creates backup files that you can use in the future.

Warning: Do not disconnect a device during a transfer.

### To copy files to the computer

| 1. | In TI Device Explorer, navigate to the file you want to copy.

| 2. | Click the file.

| 3. | Click File > Save Selected Items to Disk or click Save to Disk .

| 4. | Navigate to the location where you want to save the copied file.

| 5. | Click Save.

TI Device Explorer copies the file to your computer.

Note: If you are using a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device, the Alert dialog opens. Follow the additional steps in the dialog to complete the copy. (See “If you have a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device” below.)

### If you have a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device

If you have a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device, you must follow some additional steps after you complete step 5 of “Copying files to computers”.

| 1. | On your device, press 2nd Link.

| 2. | Select the files you want to send.

| 3. | In the dialog, click Proceed.

| 4. | On your device, select TRANSMIT, and then press Enter.

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