I have a laptop that I want to give to my dad. The thing is, I want to transfer all my data from that laptop onto my new laptop. Both laptops are under a year old (just fyi). I don't have an external hard drive. Can someone tell me what the fastest and easiest way to transfer over my data? Thanks.
2007-03-06 14:06:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Use a program called Laplink. You will need either a serial or USB cable.
Chuck
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2007-03-06 14:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dakota 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it from an A+ Certified computer tech. The fastest way to transfer the files is through the Ethernet port. Make sure both of your laptops have an Ethernet jack (you can get a PC adapter if they don't have one), connect a rollover Ethernet cord to them, and use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard to move any files and/or settings between the two laptops. It's as fast as the Ethernet operates, which is a few megabytes per second. Don't have to mess with CDs, DVDs, or keep plugging in thumb drives.
2007-03-06 22:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Big Q 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use crossover cable to directly connect to two laptops. You can buy this cheap from electronic stores.
Or if you have a router, you can plug both laptops to the router with Ethernet cables. In order to transfer data, you must have the same work group name on both laptop.
2007-03-06 22:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by fadedcloud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the easiest way is if you have a wireless internet connection. then you could just set them both up to share files and then just drag and drop and bam your done. To do that, on the computer with the info click on the folder or drive for instance (C drive), right click and click on sharing and security. Then click share this folder. Once done click on my network places on the other laptop that you want to put the files on. When you do this you ought to see the folder that you shared on the other laptop. Then just copy and paste,
2007-03-06 22:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by fullerfyed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fastest way I know of is to put your data on blank discs to import them over to the next laptop.
2007-03-06 22:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Network both laptops
2. Transfer data with windows "file and transfer wizard"
Start, programs, accessories, system tools, "file and transfer wizard"
File and transfer wizard was meant for this, especially over a network and when you want to transfer your old data from your old computer to your new.
2007-03-06 22:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fastest way without an external drive is just to burn all of your files to a DVD.
2007-03-06 22:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by bauer 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a cross-over cable. it looks like a standard ethernet cable, but it is wired specially so you can just connect two computers directly. probably costs less than 10 bucks.
2007-03-06 22:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, use laplink or if the laptops have network cards do it via a network cable
2007-03-06 22:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by Mirowera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a thumb drive or flash drive . You can get them at office supply , electronic stores,target etc.
GOOD LUCK
2007-03-06 22:10:52 · answer #10 · answered by carlsbadcaliforniaskateboarder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋