I have two desktop computers, and need to transfer all the documents to the new one?

Question

What kind of cable do I need? I don´t want to have to send all the music, documents and photos to cds.

Answer 1

Hi. The easiest and most direct way is to temporarily install the drive you want the info from into the new PC. Only two cables. Move the jumper on the back of the old drive to SL (slave), boot, and copy what you want.

Answer 2

Here is Lifehacker's article on how to transfer files from one computer to another using only a Windows free system tool.

"Transfer files and settings to a new PC" -- lifehacker.com
(http://lifehacker.com/software/windows-xp/transfer-files-and-settings-to-a-new-pc-211276.php)

At one time or another, most users have faced the daunting challenge of migrating to a new PC. What many users don't know is that Windows XP comes with a tool designed to simplify the process: the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (FAST for short).

Although FAST doesn't move installed applications, it does copy folders, address books, e-mail accounts and messages, IE favorites, Outlook data, and most other crucial files and settings. It's easy to use and comes free with Windows XP.

You can find FAST by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools. The utility can copy all your stuff via a network, a direct cable connection between the two PCs, or removable media (like a portable hard drive). I've used the wizard numerous times in the past, and it always works like a champ. And I'll be using it when my shiny new notebook arrives next week.

What's your favorite migration method? Would you like to see a Lifehacker feature detailing the step-by-step process of moving to a new PC? Let us know in the comments! — Rick Broida

Answer 3

Purchase a roll-over Ethernet cable for the PC's. Plug it into the Ethernet adapter on the desktops and go into Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. There, you can transfer any files your select between the two computers at a fast rate.

Answer 4

Borrow or buy a ethernet hub, get 3 Cat 5 cables. Connect all three machines to the hub. Assign the following IP addresses to each machine
PC1 192.168.1.1
PC2 192.168.1.2
PC3 192.168.1.3
All of them should have the same subnet mask of 255.255.255.0
Place all of the machines in the same workgroup, default name is workgroup.
Turn on File and Print Sharing on all 3 machines and I would also enable Netbios over TCP/IP. That should allow all 3 machines to see each other. From there, share a folder on the new machine and then on the other 2 machines, map a drive to that share. Such as NET USE X: \\PC1\RESTORE.
Then begin copying files to the X: drive. When completed, turn off File and Print Sharing.

Answer 5

Get a Flash Drive 1 or 2gb's should do it....put it in one of the USB ports on the old computer..it will open up as a removable drive.
Click and drag the file folders you want to the USB drive, than remove and put in to the USB on the new computer open and click on the folders and drag to where you want on the C drive of the new computer.

If you have more then 2gb.you can buy a bigger Flash Drive or after moving the 2gb's delete the files off the USB and add more to move over.

Here is an example of a flash drive you can buy from the Internet or Best Buy / Circuit City or most anywhere that sells computer stuff.
http://www.buy.com/prod/memorex-2gb-traveldrive-usb-2-0-flash-drive/q/loc/101/201647478.html

Answer 6

Very easy just get a Flash Drive and put that in your USB drive then transfer or you can get a USB or on each side so the wire is connected to the new computer and the old computer.

Answer 7

if your looking to make a network between the 2 computers the you'll need a cross over cable. their usualy red. Just plug them in to the network ports and run the windows network wizard

Answer 8

you need a cross over network cable...plug one end into your old pc and the other into your new pc....when run the network setup wizard on both machines and then browse the network to find the other machine...setup a shared folder on each machine for files to go into during transfer

Answer 9

do you opt for for to pass each little thing (ie track, medical doctors, consumer money owed, information superhighway favorites)? Then there's a USB cable referred to as: complication-free pass cable (it is not comparable to a classic USB). greater information interior the link under. in case you merely choose for to pass medical doctors. track, %., i could merely save it on a USB Flash tension or exterior difficult tension.