HT204382 music files that I'm trying to transfer from my external hard drive!!! i really need help! i am getting very frustrated. plz help me thank you

hi. i am trying to transfer my old pictures and music files from my external drive into my new laptop.and first of all only a coupleof my foldersare coming up.and even those few files/folders wont play ....i am new to mac.i REALLY need help. my old pictures and music are real important to me.plz help me.

IS the external HD from another Mac or a PC?

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