Need to transfer data from one PC to another?

Question

Hi chaps,I`m upgrading to Win Vista and need to transfer important data from my old PC... Is it as simple as just connecting a cable between the two PCs? Only need to transfer the likes of Office and word files and some photos..

Answer 1

You have few options:
1. Use alternative storage system like KEY USB, DVD-R, External HD (Be sure to have more than one copy and test it to be sure if everything is there is OK)
2. Use some storage area within internet
3. Configure network connection and put both computers in LAN through a HUB USB
4. Use a laplink tool. almost same as a Cable 5 connection, but instead is a different way to connect two computers.
5. Use a SW tool like FolderShare and put both computers linket
6. Create a VPN and use internet to transfer all your info.

Answer 2

the 4 cheapest methods to transfer files from one computer to another:
1. remove the hard disk from the old computer and put it in the new one (set the drive to slave with the jumper on the back). you can hook it up to the same ribbon cable as the new one, or in case the new one is a SATA drive you can also hook it up to the same ribbon cable of the DVD drive (in this case it's a bit slow but it works).
2. if both have USB connectors you can use a USB to USB datalink cable (this is NOT a regular USB cable). the provided software is similar like the Windows Explorer.
3. if both have a NIC (Network Interface Connection) you can use a CROSSOVER cable and setting up a small network. if you have Windows XP it's integrated in the Network Setup Wizard.
4. the slowest method: if both have an internet connection (or also only 1 at once) you can send your files to a public server (don't worry, no one can read them) and copy them back to the other computer (the server to use is http://www.sendspace.com)

other methods are USB memory stick or external hard drive, but this cost some bucks.

Answer 3

a million) Ethernet Cable 2) G-bridge application transfering files over information superhighway 3) hardchronic enclosure (once you've USB 3.0, you'll get a USB 3.0 enclosure which move more desirable than two times as quick as USB 2.0)

Answer 4

I use an old i-pod to transfer data and video files between desktop and laptop and it works fine. virtually any storage device will do the trick it ain't complicated.

Answer 5

if u r going to keep your old machine then you could set up a small home network. both machines will probably have a network and just borrow a cable or it will cost you approx £5
good luck

Answer 6

if it's nothing too large, then just put it on someone external, like a disc or memory stick

Answer 7

USB atleast 512MB Stick there cheap these days and you can use it over and over

Answer 8

Can you not burn them to a disk?