how can you transfer all the stuff off your old pc onto a new one??? THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE...?
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Just put your old hard drive in as a slave drive and then copy the files you want to the new hard drive. You obviously cannot get programs (unless it is just a single exe. file and nothing else) because it has to be installed and it is a different operating system.
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Backup Your Data immediately, before trying anything.  Burn it on CDs/DVDs, floppy disks, USB flash drives anything you can get your hands on.\n\nThen invest in a new hard disk the prices are very reasonable nowadays.\n\nRemove the old one and change it to a SLAVE drive.  Install the new one as MASTER.\n\nFormat and partition your new disk.\n\nInstall operating system , applications.  Use the old disk as a temporary disk space.  when it dies throw it as you have all the data.\n\nThis is purely from my experience.  You can try any number of things but Hard disk drives have moving parts and moving parts are suceptible to wear and tear.
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Take it to Best Buy "Geek Squad"...they will be able to help you transfer your data to your new laptop ...if you get it from them.
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Actually, I've heard that using USB cable to connect the 2 pc's to transfer files is not the recommended way of doing so.\n\nIf you have a USB removable flash memory drive, this is THE easiest and fastest way to transfer files from one pc to another (you can buy 1GB flash drive for $30! or why not a USB external Hard Drive for 80GB for $100?).\n\nIf you don't want to buy another accessory, then your other choice is to connect your 2 pc's together by using either a Null Modem Serial Cable or by using Home Networking. Then, use the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard", which is already included in your Windows XP operating system.\n\nBut first you need to connect your two computers together. The EASIEST way to connect is to get a Null Modem Serial Cable (buy at any computer shop and they are cheap), while the FASTER way to transfer files is to use Home Networking (more complex method).\n\nUsing the Serial Cable:\nFirst, make sure both pc's have an available serial port (aka COM 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'll need to buy an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, just pick one of the ports and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will automatically detect the connection later.\n\nHome Networking:\nIf you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you may want to just create a Home network. \nFirst make sure both computers have a Network Interface Card (NIC) or a USB network interface installed. You'll need a network cable and to buy a hub (If you have wireless, you won't need a cable or a hub). Now, run the "Network Setup Wizard" to set up your Home network (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, Communications).\n\nAfter you have decided which method to take, and you have connected both computers, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools). The rest is pretty self-explanatory, but if you do get stuck, here's a link for more help: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx\n(scroll a little down for the relevant section)\n\nGood Luck!
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you could install it as a slave drive and transfer files and install an os, then either switch the control for master/slave (varies by computer) or just switch the cables with the old hd. (you may have to switch places too, some of those cables are short and inflexible)
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Ouch! Backup all your data...NOW! Been there, done that, many lost files and regrets...Stop using your computer until you can resolve all this.\n\nReplacing your hard drive is easy, problem is you will lose your Operating System, which does not function from a backup.\n\nI would recommend that you find a program which will make an exact copy of your current disk onto another one. I will not name any here as I am not a free advertising service, but you can search online and find one, there are even free ones out there you can use along with instructions on how to perform the procedure.\n\nTake anti-static precautions when opening and working on your PC components.\n\nOpen the case by whatever means. The hard drive is secured with phillips-head screws, sometimes on a bracket also secured with screws. Replacement is done by removing the current hard drive, unplugging the wires attached to it, noting the jumper settings on the old drive and setting the new drive jumper to the same setting, plugging the wires back in, and putting it back in the spot where you took the old one from. A very simple process really. \n\nGetting your OS back on if the new one is not a copy of the old one is a separate process. If you are lucky, you can place your recovery disks or OS disks in the CD ROM and boot and go through the processes. Anything that goes wrong at this point that does not allow you to install your OS will require a fresh question being asked about that.
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Easiest way is to use the utilities available from the hard drive manufacturer.  All new hard drives come with a CD that gives you the option to copy everything from your old hard drive to your new one.  Plug in both drives, boot from the CD, and copy.  This is probably the best way as it doesn't use an operating system to copy contents over to the new drive (the operating system locks/hide certain files while in use).  It would, of course, only serve them well to provide such a feature.
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Im sorry but ive never done that to any of my computers. But, i can tell that im not sure if upgrading wil lose any of your programs, but to make sure you dont. Copy all of your programs that you want,to a recordable CD. After you upgrade it, just put back in the CD's and put the programs back. It's the only   way i know to guarantee that you dont lose your files. Good Luck =D
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Most of the time there is no easy way to do this.  A good example of this would be Microsoft Office.  When it installs, it puts hundreds of files on your system, all over the place.  Then it rights a few thousand registry entries.  Again, all over the place.  But if this is a simple program you could do a manual move.  I have done a few that you just have to copy the C:&#92;program files&#92;???? folder to the new computer.  This works about 5% of the time though.  Usually a reinstall is required.  If you are the licensed owner of the software then you could contact the manufacture and purchase a CD from them for a couple of bucks.  Sometimes if you search the web you can find a copy as well.   Good luck
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take the hard drive out of that comptuer and stick it in the one your using now. and then right lcick the hard drive and hit copy and copy it to the hard drive of the comptuer u wnat to copy all of the info to. after thats done stick it bakc in the otehr computer.
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burn them all onto a couple of data cds which can fit alot of songs then pop that cd in you new computer and copy them onto there
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just remove the hard drive and stick it into the new one.
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You can take off the laptop harddrive and add it to the new desktop pc as another harddrive, then you can access the added harddrive from the desktop. \nI assume your laptop file system is the same as the desktop, if not the desktop must be NTFS.
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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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There are many ways to transfere data. If you have a network hub or switch you can connect both PCs and try it. If not you might wanna use either a ethernet crossover-cable check this out\nhttp://gccprinters.com/support/doc/crossover.html\n\nor you can use a usb computer-computer link\nhttp://www.windowsnetworking.com/j_helmig/usbmain.htm\n\nor finally you can just use a flash drive.
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There is a program you can buy that allows you to transfer all your programs, documents, pictures etc...  It's called transfer file.  i bought it and it works great
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is the drive useable?if so open the case of the pc you are using unplug it first!!!then touch the metal frame to discharge any static then take the old hd and connect it to the new pc make sure to set the jumper to cs or slave this should be on the hd case then just run pc as usual the new (old)hd should now be available to work with,also you can now re formatt it ti use for storage etc.