Transfer of files from old laptop to new laptop.?

Question

I have a PacarkBell L4014 laptop and need to transfer all files from it to a new laptop Advent 7109.
How can I do the transfer? What cables do I need? where can i get them?
Please help

Answer 1

Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:

The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard helps you move your data files and personal settings from your old computer to your new one, without having to go through much of the same configuration you did with your old computer. For example, you can take your personal display properties, folder and taskbar options, and Internet browser and e-mail settings from your old computer and place them on the new one. The wizard will also move specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. Passwords are not moved with program settings when you use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This is a feature of the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard that helps to keep your passwords confidential.

We recommend that you install a virus detection program on the new computer before transferring files over from the old computer. This can help protect your new computer from viruses that may be contained in the files transferred over from your old computer.


Connecting Your Computers

For the best experience using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, you will want to connect your two computers together. You can connect your computers either by using a null modem serial cable or by using Home networking.

Connecting With A Serial Cable

The easiest way to connect your computers is to use the null modem serial cable.

To use the null modem serial cable:

Both computers must have an available serial port (also called a COM port).
You must have a null modem serial cable (also called a LapLink serial cable or a serial file transfer cable).
The serial cable must be long enough to connect the computers together.

Selecting The Proper Cable

Before using Direct cable, you will need a serial cable to connect your computers together. Unless your computer came with a serial file transfer cable, you will need to purchase a serial cable for transferring your files and settings.

The most common serial cables are LapLink serial cables, serial file transfer cable, and null modem serial cables. You cannot use parallel cables to transfer files or settings between computers using the Direct cable option.

Before purchasing a serial cable, you must check both computers to see if the serial port (also called a COM port) is a 25-pin or a 9-pin port. Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you may need an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, don't worry about it too much. Pick one port and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will be able to automatically detect the connection, in most cases.

Once you have selected a serial cable and connected the computers together, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.


Connecting With Home Networking

The best way to connect your computers together is to use Home networking. Although the setup is more complex, your files and settings will transfer faster. If you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you might want to consider creating a Home network.

To use Home networking:

Both computers must have a network interface card or a USB network interface installed. The jack looks like a slightly larger telephone jack.
You must have network cable, and in most cases a hub.
The network cable must be long enough to connect the computers together.
Note: A wireless network will not need network cable or a hub.

Run the Network Setup Wizard to set up your Home network.

Answer 2

The fastest way would be through ethernet. You'll need an ethernet cable for each computer, and possibly a router to serve as a DHCP server. Plug them both into the router, run the Network Setup Wizard, enable file sharing, and then transfer the files. Good luck!

Answer 3

use a cross over cable directly between the two computers. Set both to have static IP addresses and you should be able to transfer the files v quickly.

Answer 4

Direct ethernet cable will not help you. Get crossed wire ethernet cable. Another way, if you have router, you can share folder of old laptop where your files/stuffs are in.

Answer 5

you might need networking cable - "ethernet cable". connect to both the computers by plugging it network socket. then you can transfer all the files.

Answer 6

you need to make home network and network cable needs to be abit different wires will be going in differently. There are 2-3 types of network wires. 1 called PC to Router other PC to PC and there is 3rd option i cant remmember whats it for

Answer 7

Insert everything you want transfered into a briefcase. Put on a cd or floppy disk and then copy the briefcase onto your new computer.

Answer 8

you can do it externally with acronis truimage