We are finally updating our very out of date Windows 98 PC. (A dell.) Buying another dell that comes with Vista installed. Is there an easy way to transfer all the data? The most important program is Quick Books - but we have other files on there as well. Thanks for any help you can offer.
2007-02-05 04:23:07 · 6 answers · asked by VeggieGal74 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Well they sell $30 programs to transfer all info from one computer to another.
BUT, go to pcworld.com and cnet.com and read the articles about Vista. Also read about buying your next computer and what it should have with it. If for example you are a gamer, then Windows XP is good enough. But read the articles about Vista to understand.
Also in pcworld.com you find little tips on buying your next computer. One I noted is to buy the computer with core 2 dual chip, 64 bit. I would get one with 4 Gb memory capacity. Now the computer will come with maybe 1Gb, but you can add the others later as you can afford it. Also you might want to check for the date of the quad core coming out, if you want to wait that long. But dual core with the core 2 dual chip is the way to go. Read the articles. Also subscribe for free to cnet.com too for another great site like pcworld.com
In both sites, they have tips on transferring data too.
2007-02-05 09:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is easy way to transfer application data or user setting from xp to vista but I dont think 98 will have any feature to be transfer not to mention i dont even think a pc hardware from 98 can run vista Dont do it! Win98 PC must be to old for vista better off stay with 98 at least it work.
2007-02-05 04:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by wen b c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For programs you'd have to find the install disks and as for your data i would suggest buying a small network hub and network your two PCs together then just drop the files from the old PC to the new.
Other ways included burning CD's or DVD's with the data you have if you have the proper hardware. The sneaker-net method works as well, ie copy to floppy and walk over to the other pc then copy from floppy, it's kinda time consuming tho.
If you're not keeping that PC and not selling/giving it. I would also suggest dropping the hard drive in your new pc.
2007-02-05 04:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by crazyacadian23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT upgrade unless you have at least 1 GB of RAM. Why you ask? Because it needs that memory to run! Most computers have 512 MB, and that wont cut it. You will soon be wishing you had Windows 98 back. The extra investment will help make sure you enjoy every minute of your vista experience. :)
2007-02-05 04:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by mps810 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't throw away your old computer. You can install UBUNTU linux on it. It's free and can be downloaded from http://www.ubuntu.com
If the computer has 256MB of RAM or more download a full version. If less download XUBUNTU.
2007-02-05 04:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to need to find out if all the stuff from your old computer is going to work on your new computer first.
2007-02-05 04:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Gin♥ஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋