Transfering files from win98-xp?
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The easiest way I've found to transfer files between computers is to use some sort of external storage. I have a 60GB external firewire HD that I've recently backed up all my documents on. When my new laptop arrives in the next 2-3 weeks, I'll simply plug the drive into the firewire port and copy to the new machine. This is also good for creating a backup of your files, which is essential. Just ask anyone who's lost computer files.
Or you could try this solution: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000246.htm
As far as programs go, you can't copy installed programs. You'll need the install discs and re-install to your new machine.
Or you could try this solution: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000246.htm
As far as programs go, you can't copy installed programs. You'll need the install discs and re-install to your new machine.
Thats the same point I'm at.JMAC said:
I'm trying to connect my Laptop and PC.
I'm about 1/2 step further as I've got them to recgonize each other. There are alot of IT guys on here who I'm sure can help IF not let me know and I'll direct you where to look.
Are they both desktops? If so you can just install the old hard drive into the new computer and transfer the data to the new HDD.
If it is a laptop and a desktop like Stosh just give up all hope.
If it is a laptop and a desktop like Stosh just give up all hope.
LOL i was just trying with my laptop also. My laptop seems to believe it's connected but I;m sure it's confused.stosh said:Thats the same point I'm at.
I'm trying to connect my Laptop and PC.
I'm about 1/2 step further as I've got them to recgonize each other. There are alot of IT guys on here who I'm sure can help IF not let me know and I'll direct you where to look.
It is what I have done on my last two new computers. So now I have three drives in it, now I just use the old drives as redundant backups.JMAC said:
Good call Westy.Westy said:
you'll have to stack it
try to share out your old drive then do an RDC from Xp to it.
try to share out your old drive then do an RDC from Xp to it.
There are two ways of doing it, it will depend how your new PC had the HDD and CDRom connected. hopefully the new PC has spare connections for signal and power. The cable to your main hdd will probably have two connectors on it, one for a master one for a slave. The current hdd in the new computer will be connected as and set up as the master. Plug in a spare power connector to the old hdd, and plug in the other "slave" connector. You will have to set up the old drive as a slave, this is usually done by jumpers on the back of the drive.JMAC said:
Or you can take the signal cable out of the old PC and just plug it into an empty bus slot on the new PC, it will be right next to the signal cable going to the new PC hdd. There will be no need to set it up as a slave
that's cool because you dont actually have to do an RDC if you've shared the drive, i must be high. you can actually just 'map new drive' from within 'Explore.' From there you can do the file swap.JMAC said:
If the new machine has XP then run the network setup wizard. I believe it should have what you are looking for.stosh said:Thats the same point I'm at.
I'm trying to connect my Laptop and PC.
I'm about 1/2 step further as I've got them to recgonize each other. There are alot of IT guys on here who I'm sure can help IF not let me know and I'll direct you where to look.
You can indeed take the old HDD and place it in the new PC. Take out the old drive and look at the back of it where the cables connect. You should see the jumpers back there (7 or so pins with a plastic dealy bob connecting two of them) Set the jumpers to SLAVE (jeeethuth crithst!). The label on the HDD should give a small diagram as to what positions are master slave, ets. Place the drive on the MIDDLE position on the ribbon cable. Check the jumpers on the new drive and make sure it's set to MASTER. It should be on the end position on the ribbon cable. Make sure all drives have power and fire up the PC. Under My Computer you should see all your HDDs there. From there it's just copy and paste. After you are done you can reformat the old drive and you will have more storage space.
If you have or will have more than one PC my recommendation is to get a ROUTER. when the PC's are all plugged into the router it's a simple matter of START-RUN then type in "\\COMPUTER NAME\c$" (Without the quotes and substituting yout computer name for COMPUTER NAME) This will connect you to the other PC's hard drive.
You can PM me if you have any questions.
Hope it helps!
My win98 machine died before I got it working, but with 2000 I couldn't get them to see each other until I used their router assigned IP addresses. Then everything was great.
Remember you have to share the drive for it to be seen. Right click the drive -- select properties and share. If you have everything password protected, sometimes it helps to set the passwords and user names the same on both computers.
Remember you have to share the drive for it to be seen. Right click the drive -- select properties and share. If you have everything password protected, sometimes it helps to set the passwords and user names the same on both computers.