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MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

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This is probably a simple question for a lot of people, but how do I move some files on my old comp to my new one? I know you can connect some type of cable between them to do it, but I don't know what I need.

 

If it helps, the old comp has windows 98 second edition and the new one has xp.

MCourson Senior Enthusiast

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I know you can do it with just a crossover cable between them but I have never done it. Im sure someone here has.

roden001 Enthusiast

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It can be done with a network connection, but that's not your only choice.

 

I'm pretty sure that new windows machines come with software installed to do just what you want.

 

That said, though, I've found it easier to just locate all the files myself and burn them to a CD (or several). Of course, you'd need a burner on your win98 PC for this. If you don't have a CD burner, but do have USB ports on both PC's, you could invest twenty bucks in a USB flash drive to do your transporting.

 

Of course, transferring the files over a network would be easiest, if you knew how to set up a network. I've done a bit of networking, but don't have enough experience to give you step-by-step instructions. I will say this, though: it may be safer for you to use one of these other solutions, since you don't want to risk leaving one of your PC's unprotected after the transfer (certain file sharing options have to be enabled in order to accomplish your goal with networking, and allowing those things can be risky).

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Just put the old drive in the new computer and copy the files. Make sure you check the jumpers on the drive. You'll either have a master slave or cable select setup. When you boot the new computer, it should be seen by XP. Copy your files and put the old drive back in the old computer. Remember to change your jumper settings back if you changed them.

 

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99-2door Senior Enthusiast

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You have tons of options... USB connection, parrellel connection, etc.. but the easiest and most supported is thru the network cards.

Either use a crossover cable or 2 normal cables and a hub/switch or router.

Hook them up and then run network set-up wizard on your XP machine. It will give you the option to make a floppy that will set your other PC to the right settings.

 

Any files you want to swap will have to be in folders with sharing enabled.

Tucson_02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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If you have little or no experience networking Windows computers, leave that option. Especially if drivers for the NIC's (Network Interface Card) are not loaded and currently working on a network. Too many variables hindering success for a beginner.

 

USB is unpredictable on Windows98, plus to many file copies due to size of thumb drives

 

CD-R/RW is closer to ideal still size limiting to 650-700MB. Just time to burn and copy off onto new.

 

Billcarr9999 idea is actually the best and just about the quickest next to networking the two. Let's you drag and drop the entire old drive folders to for example a subfolder on your new drive called "Old Drive" or "Old Computer".

GM-Tech Senior Enthusiast

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Putting the old drive in the new computer as a slave is probably the best idea. You could even just leave it there and not transfer anything except stuff you use daily... unless you want your old computer to still have its hard drive.

 

You're not going to be able to transfer applications as they will have to be installed and not just copied over for them to work on your new machine.

 

However, if you're capable of swapping hard drives around and getting all the jumpers set, you can probably figure out setting up the two computers as a peer to peer network with a crossover cable too. :seeya:

rcj_houston Enthusiast

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I bought one of those USB-Zip Drive Sticks. You plug it into your usb port and your computer thinks its a new drive and can copy up to 256meg (on mine). I think I paid $30 or so for it about 6 months ago. Works great if you dont have alot to transfer. I believe you can buy one that will hold 2 Gigs now for about $130 at Best Buy.

 

Cheers... :)

roden001 Enthusiast

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I bought one of those USB-Zip Drive Sticks. You plug it into your usb port and your computer thinks its a new drive and can copy up to 256meg (on mine). I think I paid $30 or so for it about 6 months ago. Works great if you dont have alot to transfer. I believe you can buy one that will hold 2 Gigs now for about $130 at Best Buy.

 

Cheers... :)

 

 

 

 

I agree. I still think this would be this guy's best bet, even if he had to make several trips back and forth with a smaller/cheaper flash drive. Compare that to the time it takes someone with no networking experience to set up a home network, and I'll bet you come out better with the flash drive. Also, it'd be less frustrating/stressful, and more secure.

BishopZ71 Enthusiast

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Use your WIN XP disk in your old computer. It'll set it up so you can transfer files and settings to your new comp. Easiest way if you don't know how to network.

BishopZ71 Enthusiast

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Using the Files and Settings Transfer WizardThe Files and Settings Transfer Wizard helps you move your data files and personal settings from your old computer to your new one, without having to go through much of the same configuration you did with your old computer. For example, you can take your personal display properties, folder and taskbar options, and Internet browser and e-mail settings from your old computer and place them on the new one. The wizard will also move specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. Passwords are not moved with program settings when you use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This is a feature of the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard that helps to keep your passwords confidential.

 

We recommend that you install a virus detection program on the new computer before transferring files over from the old computer. This can help protect your new computer from viruses that may be contained in the files transferred over from your old computer.

 

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

 

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To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

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