I hear fire dog is pretty good, but not quite what I'm looking for as far as cost is concerned. I just need to transfer a few program files and a ton of documents.
2007-04-07 02:41:02 · 11 answers · asked by evelynn waugh 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
hi...maybe create a network with the two computers, then transfer this way (you know, share the files first...)
if you don't already know how to create a network, the desktop help feature is actually quite useful in getting you started or use the URL in source to find some more detailed tips
2007-04-07 02:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by torymis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the system to work just like it is now, simply clone the drive using Acronis True Image. Sometimes the new drive even comes with cloning software.
If you don't clone:
Programs must be reinstalled on the new drive.
Documents are best transfered by attaching the old drive internally (it shows up as a D: drive). Or you can get an external USB case and put the old drive in it. That way you'll have it for doing backups too!
2007-04-07 02:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Program files cannot always be transfered - they need to be installed including library files, and that often cannot be done manually.
I would recommend if you have a home network, you transfer documents (and images, music, etc.) over the network. If you do not or don't know how to set one up, get an external hard drive or a USB thumb drive (depending on how much space the files take up) and use that to transfer the stuff.
2007-04-07 02:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by zandyandi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have several easy options
1. put your old computer and the new one on a network and transfer the data via the network (need a hub/switch)
2. you can buy a network crossover cable and transfer them that way
3. you can buy a 28 dollar 2 gig usb and transfer the data that way (useful even after you transnfer)
4. if you have an ipod you can use that as a hard drive and transfer ti that way
5. you can take the drive out of the old computer and hook it to the new one (as a slave) and when you reboot you will see both drives so you can copy from one drive to another.
6. you can use "xdrive" check out below (its free)
7. if you have a web site (with a domain) then you can use that to ftp from the old computer and the ftp to the new computer
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2007-04-07 02:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say Home Premium. Ultimate is always the best choice, but Home Premium is the best all around choice in terms of cost and features. Just don't get Home Basic, haha.
2016-05-19 03:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i back up my c drive onto an external f drive then just put that into my new computer then i am ready to go -it dousnt take long and you can get a external drive for about£80 or $160 that has around 300-400 gig so loads of room and you have it for ever it can also be used as an extra drive should you ever need more room
2007-04-07 02:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by bboybazza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your budget and how much you're transferring, a USB Stick or a spare harddrive usually works for me.
2007-04-07 02:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by omgshadowgamers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A crossover cable
2007-04-07 02:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by frank21142226 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hub/switch, crossover cable or burn to DVD
Even better is what 1234....... suggested, install HDD in new PC.
2007-04-07 02:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the hard drive from the old computer and put it in the new one.
2007-04-07 02:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋