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July 12th, 2008 19:00

transfer files from old computer to new

hi, how do i transfer files from old laptop to new?  I think i just need the MY DOCs file as I will install all programs with the original cd's.  do i have to save each file to a memory stick or cd??? seems like it would take forever...is there a way to connect the 2 computers and let them "talk" to each other to transfer files?

 

thanks to all who reply.

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July 12th, 2008 20:00

If you have a hub, switch or router, you can network the two systems.  You could also remove the drive from the older system, mount it in an external case ($10-20) and attach it to the new system by USB.

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July 12th, 2008 21:00

thanks .do i attach it via usb cable,transfer the files and then put the old hard drive back in to the old computer?  Dell sent me the new computer and I have to return the old.

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July 12th, 2008 21:00

You cannot use a standard USB cable, no.  There are USB networking adapters you can use - but if both computers have network (ethernet) ports, the simplest way is to connect them both to a hub, switch or router.  If you don't have one, you can use an RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable (this is NOT the same as an ordinary Ethernet cable).

 

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July 12th, 2008 22:00

It's likely they had no clue.  What model systems are you referring to?

 

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July 12th, 2008 22:00

I jsut went to my local best buy and circuit and they didn't have a sleeve or case for this harddrive...they said oh that one is different than 99% of them????

 

 

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July 12th, 2008 23:00

i'M GONNA GO BACK TO TRYING TO NETWORK THE TWO COMPUTERS...I TRIED AND FAILED ONCE.   iF I CAN'T DO THAT IN THE NEXT HOUR I GUESS I'LL START SAVING TO FLASH DRIVES ....UGH.  THANKS FOR TRYING TO HELP

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July 13th, 2008 03:00

how big is you "my docs" folder? i have a 4GB usb drive and i can fill it in 5mins... you could burn it to dvd... they are almost 5GB

Message Edited by shaglund1 on 07-12-2008 11:47 PM

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July 13th, 2008 03:00

My old laptop is a Latitude X1 -hard drive is a toshiba.  New computer is Latitude D430. 

 

I gave up....can't make it happen.o

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