October 8, 2003, 20:08
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How do I transfer files between computers?
I have a whole lot of files that I need to replace from a computer's HD to another, but they're so big that I can't send them via mail, nor I can zip and place them into a floppy- I don't have a CD writer as well (how miserable lol)
What am I supposed to do?
(please don't make me regret asking this HERE  )
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October 8, 2003, 20:37
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I take it they are two separate pcs, and not just a new harddrive?
If they are both connected to the net, and you have broadband, I would try sending them via msmessenger or ICQ. Pretty painless, unless on dialup. I haven't tried it in a while, but I don't think there is any kind of limit on transfers via windows messenger.
Is it the whole hard drive, or just files? Norton has a program, ghost, but that might just be for whole drives.
Actually, what I would probably do, if both pcs are in the same house, might be to just slave one to the other and move the files like that, if your connection is slow.
Undoubtedly there are other better, more efficient methods, but these are things I've done before, hope it helps.
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October 8, 2003, 20:38
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Install both had drives in one of the computers, make a direct tranfer between the drives, and reinstall the one you moved in its proper box.
Simple.
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October 8, 2003, 20:41
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Originally posted by The Mad Monk
Install both had drives in one of the computers, make a direct tranfer between the drives, and reinstall the one you moved in its proper box.
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that sounds familiar...
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October 8, 2003, 20:41
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How are they connected, firstly?
Without knowing that, I would also go with TMM's method.
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October 8, 2003, 21:00
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I'm going to try that as well.
I had a HD backup on a cd, that did not read properly. I have the actual HD.
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October 8, 2003, 21:10
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Finish installing your new computer, then plug the old HDD in as slave.
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October 8, 2003, 21:15
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I've got a dialup connection (yes. indeed) so try and guess how much time it would take 
Yep-same house. I guess I could connect them with some kind of dunno-what the hell?
Of course I could always open the whole stuff and replace the HDs but I'm not in the mood for mutilating two systems
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October 8, 2003, 21:21
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What's wrong with an ethernet cable?
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October 8, 2003, 21:40
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or a usb cable.
Seriously, it wouldnt' take that much work to move a harddrive to the other computer.
OTOH, I installed a new harddrive on my machine 2 weeks ago and it killed the power supply, so beware. Cheap ass dell psu's. And Dell of course uses odd ball psus, so more expensive and wait a week.
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October 8, 2003, 21:56
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buy a "crossover" cable or a regular ethernet cable and a router...
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October 8, 2003, 22:27
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Look Here
http://www.fastlynxsoftware.com/Fas...5&a=try_it_free
Or Here (somwhat cheaper)
http://www.cellarstoneindia.com/stepup/stepup.htm
These use the Beetles method (i.e "I want to hold your hand)
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October 8, 2003, 22:28
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Just sit down with your computers and explain to them that they need to stop being selfish, and share the damn files!!!!!!!!
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October 8, 2003, 22:39
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buy a "crossover" cable or a regular ethernet cable and a router...
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If he has a newer machine he shouldn't need a crossover cable. Or you could try Firewire or USB 2 if both computers have it.
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October 9, 2003, 01:08
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I remember a program called Laplink that connected computers through parallel cable (the printer cord). Dunno if its still around, was fairly old.
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October 9, 2003, 07:19
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if you can put both on xp, you can transfer them with a direct parallel connection.
you can also move one hd into the other computer.
you can also buy a $30 switch, connect the two computers with ethernet cat5 patch cables, and share files.
you can also use a direct firewire or usb connection.
those are some of the ones that pop into mind that avoid floppy hell.
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October 9, 2003, 11:31
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One application that could be of use is Hyperterminal. I know this exists on 98 and Me and possibly XP as well.
Link the two computers together with a null modem cable and you can transfer along it.
However the transfer rate is not high and you may have to get used to waiting a long time.
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October 9, 2003, 14:06
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I think that installing the old HD in the new pc is the easiest solution- thanks everyone
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I will never understand why some people on Apolyton find you so clever. You're predictable, mundane, and a google-whore and the most observant of us all know this. Your battles of "wits" rely on obscurity and whenever you fail to find something sufficiently obscure, like this, you just act like a 5 year old. Congratulations, molly.
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October 9, 2003, 14:24
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Just take the power and data cable from your cd-rom and plug it in your hd. Reboot. Transfer.
As easy as it gets
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October 9, 2003, 14:46
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Just take the power and data cable from your cd-rom and plug it in your hd. Reboot. Transfer
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Definitely the best advice so far 
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I will never understand why some people on Apolyton find you so clever. You're predictable, mundane, and a google-whore and the most observant of us all know this. Your battles of "wits" rely on obscurity and whenever you fail to find something sufficiently obscure, like this, you just act like a 5 year old. Congratulations, molly.
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October 9, 2003, 15:02
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HyperTerminal is indeed a hidden Jewel.
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October 9, 2003, 15:32
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So many precious yet so different advices LOL! kill me
IF I download HyperTerminal, install it on a Win98 system, connect two computers via modem and begin file transfer, it will work?
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I will never understand why some people on Apolyton find you so clever. You're predictable, mundane, and a google-whore and the most observant of us all know this. Your battles of "wits" rely on obscurity and whenever you fail to find something sufficiently obscure, like this, you just act like a 5 year old. Congratulations, molly.
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October 9, 2003, 15:36
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You should already have HyperTerminal installed on your Win98 PC. If not, you should be able to install it from your Win98 CD.
(You may want to change your handle before posting a question like that... )
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October 9, 2003, 16:54
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This sort of question from a DataJack?!?, No wonder Rose is so easy to beat in SMAC-X.
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October 9, 2003, 17:25
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Actually I liked the Drones more but Foreman Franit didn't sound good
Ahem, back on topic please I'm going to dismember this old relic as that chromosome Danguy said, if there's not a better way for that
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I will never understand why some people on Apolyton find you so clever. You're predictable, mundane, and a google-whore and the most observant of us all know this. Your battles of "wits" rely on obscurity and whenever you fail to find something sufficiently obscure, like this, you just act like a 5 year old. Congratulations, molly.
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October 9, 2003, 19:50
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Just swap h/ds already! It is the easiest way! 
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October 9, 2003, 20:26
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Good. I'm gonna kill someone if, for example, I fry them both
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I will never understand why some people on Apolyton find you so clever. You're predictable, mundane, and a google-whore and the most observant of us all know this. Your battles of "wits" rely on obscurity and whenever you fail to find something sufficiently obscure, like this, you just act like a 5 year old. Congratulations, molly.
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October 10, 2003, 08:08
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/. is great, no?
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