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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 10612 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Data Backup or Transfer (In Store) service for its data transfer capabilities, ease of use, and speed. Many customers appreciate the overall performance, service, and the ability to quickly back up their hard drives. While the knowledge and professionalism of the staff are valued, some customers express concerns about the price of the service.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek Squad were very helpful!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The agents were very patient with me and very thorough. They did a good job making it easy for me to understand what was going on with my laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my external drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On the advice from the Geek Squad to purchase this device. They transferred my data, which I thought was lost forever, I came home plugged it into my new Mac and am as happy as can be! Buy almost all of my electronics from you and am always happy with the advice and purchases.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My big purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchase the mac desktop and had all my data from my old computer transferred to my mac desktop. When I came to pickup my desktop Greek squad showed me how to use my New mac and changing my settings. They were customer friendly and very knowledgeable about their products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent service!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The agents did a data transfer from my old computer to my new one and installed Office and an anti-virus for me. Everything was perfect and I didn’t have to spend hours getting the new computer set up. Very courteous and professional!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Data Backup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I always get the data back-up whenever I need to purchase a new computer or get an old one serviced. It is well-worth the money not to lose all my data. I can back up on an external hard drive and do, but I still want everything there when I pick up the computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sad customer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I bought my new laptop I was specific in telling the gentleman that my computer and external hard drive was very old. He insisted I needed the $199 total tech for two years especially because they had data transfer and warranty. I probably repeated myself again and said my old computer is from 2000, like when I say 2000 I mean literally 22 years ago. I had my appointment this past week and they were not able to do a data transfer, I am going to wait for some reader thing to help me but I feel inevitably that I’ve lost whatever is on my computer and external hard drive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A good experience, another time not so good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A few years back I had this done with a laptop that died (motherboard) and the transfer went well.Another time years later I had a damaged lap top and they told me it would be no problem to transfer and when I showed up they told me they couldn't do it and my only option was to spend $600.00 to transfer..I didn't do it and still have laptop..i'm sure if I brought it somewhere else they could do it for a reasonable rate..almost seemed like they didn't want to bother with it..unimpressed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GeekSquadSupport
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      Thanks for getting back to us about your Geek Squad experience. It sounds like this drive may be in considerably poorer health than the first one, which our Agents should be more than happy to diagnose. If the internals are damaged and unable to provide a stable stream of data, there may be a call for advanced backup techniques, which can sometimes entail disassembly in a clean room. Here's additional detail around those procedures: https://bby.me/yzmr9

  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek squad old computer file recovery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Successfully recovered files from an old lap top. Employees curtious and work completed on time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    On Time and Prlofesskional

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Made a new computer desktop tower purchase and the Geek Squad was able to quickly, easily transfer my data from the old tower to the new one with no hickups. The transfer was smooth and timely. Once again the Geek Squad came through for me and my machines.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Geeks!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great job, so helpful. They saved all of my important files on a thumb drive. Don't know what I would do without their help. They always go above and beyond in answering my questions and helping with any problems I may encounter. Thank you so much Geek Squad!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great service!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My laptop inexplicably crashed leaving me unable to access all my most precious photos, along with research and teaching documents. (Yes, I know I should back these up BEFORE my computer crashes.) Appreciate the quick and easy service at Geek Squad to get my files back!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek Squad Hard Drive back up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The agents while they couldn't fix my computers they were able to back up my hard drives so thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek squad service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Justin was the Geek Squad member who helped me with data transfer. I am so thankful for his help. He was able to transfer my emails, etc. His help was invaluable to me. Some of the email storage folders were very crucial to me. Justin went the 'second mile' KUDOS to Justin!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Backed up my data

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was glad to have this done at Best Buy. I have a backup with Carbonite but wasn't sure I'd be able to do it successfully so I'm glad they have this service. I did have to go back as I was missing one item and they took care of that for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek Squad set up and transferred my data quickly.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The IT person that helped me was very knowledgeable and helpful. My data was transferred quickly and completely. Thank you for all your help and advice,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Job Well Done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Geek Squad did a very nice job transferring our data and installing new programs. Most of our customization on our previous computer was also transferred with a few exceptions that we were able to fix. Afterwards, they gave us support until everything was just right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought new cell phones and transferred all the dat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The agent did a fantastic job helping transfer the data from the old phone to the new phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    data transfer was quick

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    can't always find where the data was transferred to on the new computer, I think it is a little pricey for the amount of time and amount of data transferred. Maybe a sliding scale depending on the amount of data to be transferred

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No Hassle Transfer and Set Up!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought a new MacBook and wanted all my files pictures and stuff transferred to new laptop and clean out old laptop to a factor restored state. All perfectly done in 24 hours including loading and setting up Office 365 and ITunes. Over joyed! Way to go if you are upgrading!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Data transfer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek squad comes through!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Techs worked hard to transfer all my photos and files from our laptop to the new all-in-one. Had to go back because we couldn't find where they all were stored, but they solved the problem quickly. Made the transition from the laptop to the all-in-one relatively painless!

    I would recommend this to a friend