Desktop to laptop file transferring (with no desktop sharing)?

Question

Hi, my friends!

I know this question has been asked before, but I would like to go a step further.

What is the best way to transfer files from a desktop to a laptop while erasing those files on the desktop? So, once the transfering is complete, if I want to share those files, the host machine will be the laptop and not the desktop (laptop sharing via Windows file sharing). Let's say that I have Nero on my desktop, and I want to trasfer Nero to my laptop while erasing Nero on my desktop. Once this is done, I can obviously disconnect the laptop from the network with the desktop. However, in case I want to use Nero again, I just connect the laptop to the network with the desktop, share the Nero file on the laptop, and work from there. I just want to do this to protect my transferred files in case I need to re-install Windows on my desktop (which I probably have to do). And, my laptop will be used as a sort of disconnectable external hard drive.

Thanks very much,

CAL "Makberto

P.S.: Thank you for your answer, Jade_Dagg! Another approach for the transfering is to use a USB 2.0 Link Cable that comes with software to be installed at both ends, though I don't know yet which brandname is the best (or at least a good one). With this cable, I ought to be able to transfer the files from the desktop to the laptop without any networking. Thanks! CAL

Answer 1

There are plenty of methods for file copy/transfer, but to delete the file/program from the first machine? Dont know, other than manually deleting/uninstalling after your done. As far as the transfer itself, there are jump/flash drives as big as 1 and 2 gigs. Should have ample room for a program like Nero, if the drive supports that kind of transfer.