How do i migrate files from an old computer to a new one using a USB cable?

Question

Hi everyone

Ive got a new computer its got windows xp on it, and i want to get my old files and internet connection settings from my old computer with windows 98 on.

I cant do it with floppy disks its too large per file, i want to transfer about 20 gb

i cant do it with cds either because the old computer doesnt have a cd writer on it.

So i think a USB cable connection is the only way for me to do it.

Does anyone know what this cable is called exactly? where i can get one? and does it need an installation disk to install it (especially on windows 98)

Thanks

Answer 1

It's called a USB Networking Cable. I found the link below to be very descriptive and helpful, with step-by-step processes for selecting the cable, installing software and moving your files.

Answer 2

Not a USB cable. What you need is a crossover Ethernet cable to transfer your data. And that'll only work if both computers have network cards, and maybe not even then ... 98 doesn't do it as easily as XP.

If you don't have a network card in both computers, you might try using a USB thumb drive to transfer your data. They don't make them as large as 20 gigs, but you should be able to get a 4-gig thumb drive for not too much money. It'll take a few rounds of going back and forth between the two machines, but it'll work.

Also: It's possible that with the 98 machine you'll need to either run an installation CD or download drivers from the Net in order to get it to recognize the thumb drive. Good luck!

Answer 3

How I connect two computers to exchange files? ahh thats an easy one m8:
*****Important - Never connect a regular USB to USB cable between two computers, the result may be one or two fried Motherboard.
Get a USB Direct Connect Module, it is a USB cable that has a special Network module installed on it. This Module act as a "NUll" connection and isolates the 5Volts lines between the two computers.
Example: USB2 to USB2 File Transfer Cable.

Connect the two computers with the special cable through the USB ports; install the Drivers and your are Connected.

You need to configure both computers to form a Network, and then switch On file Sharing.

Instructions for Network configuration.

USB1.1 will yield a Transfer of 11Mb/sec.

USB2.0 will yield a Transfer of 480Mb/sec.

If you use USB2.0 Special Cable both computers have to be USB2 capable. Otherwise it will default to USB1.1 and yield transfer 11Mb/sec. (Total cost about $20-$30).

Option 1: Pure Ethernet.

Install Network Interface Card (NIC) in each computer (PCMCIA NIC a Laptop) and Connect them with CAT5e Crossover cable. (Total cost about $15 between Desktops, $35 between Desktop to Laptop). The connection can run at a speed of 100Mb/sec.

You need to configure both computers to form a Network, and then switch On file Sharing

****In sum.

The Easiest - Option 3

The Cheapest - Option 4

The Practical - Option 2

The fastest is Option 1
Just do this:
go to the provided link and it will give you exactly the info and instruction etc to do what you ask... Cheers~

Answer 4

USB 2.0 to IDE Adapter Enclosure Cable

Answer 5

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