Can you buy a cable to transfer files directly from one PC to another?
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XP has a migration wizard to help you transfer needed files from an old operating system to XP. We used this in class last year and it worked well. Here is the link:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/mgrtfset.mspx\n\nAnother alternative is to connect using serial ports ( if your new computer has a serial port ) using a null modem serial cable between the serial ports. Alternately serial to Ethernet connectors are available. You need a program at each end to do the transfer. I am not sure if hyper terminal will do it or not but there is a ton of shareware/freeware on the Internet. Try http://www.tucows.com and search for serial transfer. Also here is a spot I found off tucows: http://www.virtualserialport.com/ and they have a 14 day trail for an xp version at http://www.tucows.com/preview/380198
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firt way)you need a cross cable,connect it to both network plug of the pc and laptop,go to "my network places" click on :"set up home or small office network"and follow the wizard,after seting up,go and transfer what you need.\n========================================================\nsecond way ) use and external usb memory stick and copy and paste data that you need....
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If you have more data then a cd will hold consider a crossover cable, it will allow you to directly connect both PC.\n\nWhile the crossover cable is connected you will only have access to the other machine and you will need to manually setup the IP information.  Then enable file and print sharing on both machines.\n\nsuggested IP\nMachine 1\n10.0.0.10\n255.255.255.0\n10.0.0.10\n\nMachine 2\n10.0.0.20\n255.255.255.0\n10.0.0.10\n\nThis should work and keep you from wasting a CD or going through the setups of transferring from one computer to an external computer and back down to the new computer.
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Get a USB Cross-directional cable. Hook it up to a USB port on both computers. Then find some software to aid in transferring.
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Easier than ALL the solutions proposed so far, buy yourself a *crossover ethernet* cable.  You can then connect the two computers via their ethernet ports.  Most computers these days have ethernet ports built in.\n\nThe crossover ethernet cable will allow you to have the two computers connected together into a 'hubless' network and they can share files, printers, ethernet connections, etc.  You just need to go into the Network Wizard and tell it you want to enable File and Print Sharing.  After that you can simply drag files into the shared folder on one computer and they will be visible to the other for copying.\n\nI'd give you all the nitty-gritty details, but instead of repeating things, I'm attaching a link to a very good article by Microsoft on setting up a home network.  The relevant section is under "Ethernet network - For two computers".\n\nAnd if you ever decide to upgrade to more computers, you can simply disconnect the two, add a router and a few more cables...\n\nNote: an Ethernet *crossover* cable is *not* the same thing as an Ethernet *patch* cable.  Be sure to tell the salesperson at your local electronics store that you want a *crossover* cable for connecting two PCs directly.\n\nI added another link to Radio Shack, in case you weren't sure what you should ask for.  You shouldn't pay any more than US$10 for a cable, perhaps even less.  Ask for Ethernet Cat5 or Cat5e, but be sure it is the *crossover* type, not the regular type.\n\nI see in your additional comments that you already have a network set up with a router and a wireless card.  If so, then you should already be set to go.  Just go to 'My Network Neighborhood' and look for the Shared Documents folder.  Put the file there, then copy to the other computer.
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if u are connected to the internet then try http://logmein.com u can transfer files for free in the trial period else go for usb flash drives...
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I'm not sure why you object to using a network cable.  That would be the fastest and easiest.  \n\nYou could also save to a USB flash drive and load on laptop.  Or burn to a DVD/CD and read on laptop.
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I dont think thats possible unless you do it the hard way.\n\nYou need to go to http://www.xdrive.com and you need to move all your files and data to their free 5 GIG file hosting site.\n\nThen you need to use the other computer to download them back into your computer. If you use a modem, your IP addresses are not static and they are always changing so there is no way to network the computers and also, since they both need to dialup, you cant dialup both computers at the same time.\n\nEven if you do connect the two computers together, you will still need to purchase additional equipment to get them to share files and the transfer rate would be the same as downloading it from the internet.\n\nI think you should just install a file sharing program on both computers and just transfer it to each other.
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You need to buy a null modem cable, this is a cable with 2 9 pin D female connectors on each end. You attach each end to the serial / COM port on each PC. \n\nYou can then transfer files between them by running hyperterminal on both PCs and configuring the COM ports to the same parameters, try:\n\n9600 baud\n8 bits\n1 stop bit\nNo parity\nRTS/CTS hand shaking \n\nIncrease the baud rate settings on both PCs together until you start to get data errors. \n\nYou can use Z modem protocol in hyperterminal under the transfer menu to send files back & forth.\n\nIf both of your PCs have RJ45 network ports then a P2P network using a cat 5 crossover cable would be a much simpler solution.
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Yeah what that dude said. Connect them with firewire. If you hold down T on one of them when booting up it will boot as a hard drive, and appear as a drive on the other computer so you can copy stuff off it that way.
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Yes, but it is very slow and the cable is relatively epensive.  You can get a USB 2.0 cable that will do the same thing for about $40.  And it will do it much faster.\n\nThe best method is probably a wired or wireless network, though.
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You can take the hard drive out of the computer and connect it to another working computer - set the jumper of the back to 'slave'.  That way it will get added as a secondary drive and you can copy all the files you need to that other computer.
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If you are asking if a hard drive can be transfered from one computer to another, then the answer is yes.  The only limitation I am aware of is that laptop hard drives are smaller in size, so they can't be swapped with a desktop hard drive.
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Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:\n\nThe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\n\nConnecting Your Computers\n\nFor the best experience using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, you will want to connect your two computers together. You can connect your computers either by using a null modem serial cable or by using Home networking.\n\nConnecting With A Serial Cable\n\nThe easiest way to connect your computers is to use the null modem serial cable. \n\nTo use the null modem serial cable:\n\nBoth computers must have an available serial port (also called a COM port). \nYou must have a null modem serial cable (also called a LapLink serial cable or a serial file transfer cable). \nThe serial cable must be long enough to connect the computers together. \n\nSelecting The Proper Cable\n\nBefore using Direct cable, you will need a serial cable to connect your computers together. Unless your computer came with a serial file transfer cable, you will need to purchase a serial cable for transferring your files and settings.\n\nThe most common serial cables are LapLink serial cables, serial file transfer cable, and null modem serial cables. You cannot use parallel cables to transfer files or settings between computers using the Direct cable option.\n\nBefore purchasing a serial cable, you must check both computers to see if the serial port (also called a COM port) is a 25-pin or a 9-pin port. Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you may need an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, don't worry about it too much. Pick one port and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will be able to automatically detect the connection, in most cases.\n\nOnce you have selected a serial cable and connected the computers together, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.\n\n\nConnecting With Home Networking\n\nThe best way to connect your computers together is to use Home networking. Although the setup is more complex, your files and settings will transfer faster. If you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you might want to consider creating a Home network.\n\nTo use Home networking:\n\nBoth computers must have a network interface card or a USB network interface installed. The jack looks like a slightly larger telephone jack. \nYou must have network cable, and in most cases a hub. \nThe network cable must be long enough to connect the computers together. \nNote: A wireless network will not need network cable or a hub.\n\nRun the Network Setup Wizard to set up your Home network.
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If both computers are sharing the same network (router) --  I know this works on XP and 2000\n\nOn the old computer: put files to be copied to  the "shared folder". \n\nOn the new computer: Open an explore window, go to "my network places and find the other computer. You should be able to drag the files to the new computer (to a folder or whereever you want it to go)
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Do you have a network router?  If so, just run the network wizard and then allow file/printer sharing.  If not, you may need to burn to cd/dvd and then put them on the new pc.  Or if all else fails, hook your old pc to the internet and email them (could be alot of emails depending on how many pics you have) to yourself and then download them on the new pc.
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If you are backing up a laptop, which seems to be what you are suggesting, you can put both pc's on the same network workgroup and share the C: drive on the laptop allowing you to copy files to the desktop hard drive.