how do i transfer os from desktop to laptop?
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You would need the install CD, and you would have to copy the files over manually with something like a flash drive or CD that you burned.
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To copy files to the second hard drive.\n1) Copy and paste the files and folders\nThis actually a slow option\n2) Use the backup program that comes with the o/s\nThere is a problem with this if you are installing a different o/s.  The backup may not be compatible.\n3) Download a free backup program from the net.\nKeep a copy of the download on the second hard drive to reinstall after new o/s load.\n\nRestart the computer using a boot floppy disc.\nThen format the c: drive.\nThen boot from the o/s CD. May need a change to bios.\nRestore the files.\n\nAlternatively\nRestart the computer and boot from o/s CD.  May need a change to bios.\nRestore the files.\n\nBut you should know all this or you would not have asked such a detailed question!
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You have to reformat the disk as a HFS+ file system, known as "Mac OS Extended(Journaled)".  Use Disk Utility to reformat.  If you're looking for transferring information from the PC to the Mac/Mac to PC, use the FAT32 file system.
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there are a few ways.\n1. purchase a CROSSED network cable. (regular network cables are straight-thru). Plug each end into the network jack on each computer. this will allow both computers to connect to each other.\n2. if you connect to the internet with a hub or router, you should be able to plug both computers into it and then share the c drive on your computer so you can access it from the laptop. copy the files you need.\n3. use a software like laplink\n4. usb to usb connection\n\nTo wipe the hard drive on the PC you an either delete all the files or do this:\n\n"If you want to format your drive when XP is installed, please try the following:\n\nSet your BIOS to boot to the CD-Rom or hold down the "F8" key to access the system. Perform the following.\n\n1. Start Computer booting from CD\n2. Choose Recovery Console (R)\n3. At the dos prompt type: "format C:" (without the quotes)\n4. If it asks for the "Administrator Pass Word", Type it in if you have one or just hit "Enter" to continue. If you use a password...\nRemember it. "WRITE IT DONE AND PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE!"\n5. Commands that you can use, format (drive)/ Q (quick) FS/ (File system fat/ntsf)"\n\nI got this from the 2nd link below.
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Try a free file transfer service such as http://www.rapidupload.com or http://www.myfilehut.com .\n\nIf the computers both have serial ports, there are cables and programs you can buy to connect them together.  In the days of DOS there was a popular one called Laplink.  Don't know if that's still around but I'm sure your local computer store can tell you what the modern equivalent is.\n\nIf the computers both have USB ports you could use a small external drive that is expressly designed for transferring files.  Again, check with your local computer store to see the variety available.
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Depends on what you want to replace it with, and if you want to retain your data (text documents etc).\n\nIf you don't mind losing any of your data, you could just install another operating system. Insert the CD for the new OS, boot your computer, and follow the instructions on-screen.\nIf you have data you want to keep, you must back it up first, then transfer it back to your system when the new OS is installed.
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Please see the apple help documents below, it is easier than what I did which was copy the library folders onto a usb drive and then copy them over to my new computer
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You can Use a Flash Disk....or get another PC or laptop from your friends or relatives...connect your PC with it<using a USB cable> and establish a network between the 2 PCs...and send the files to the laptop...then Format your PC..and send the files back again to your PC....you can also buy a DVD burner...i recommend you do that...cause you can store large amount of data on the DVD<minimum 1 GB>....so you'll transfer you're files very fast....i think you should pick the cheapest way...a flash memory...good luck :)
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Since you have a network.  You can share your desktop and copy it to the notebook across your network.  Make sure that both the notebook and desktop are in the same workgroup first.  Open the control panel and then open the system ikon.  Click on the Computer Name tab and next to workgroup check.  If they are not then click change.  You'll probably have to reboot after making this change.\n\nYou can also check the link below to leartn how to share files and folders.
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From easiest to hardest\n\n1.- USB thumb drive (you said ur old computer probably doesnt have one)\n2.- burn a cd\n3.- get both computers on the same network, and share the directory where the files are\n4.- use an ethernet cable (twisted pair)
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If you are a legitimate owner of the software, you should have the original install media(floppies, CD, etc). If so, uninstall the software from the original machine and reinstall it on the new machine.\n\nThe only way to transfer the program to a new PC would involve make an image of the hard disk (use Ghost or equivalent) and load it on the new PC... Then load the operating system UPGRADE onto the new PC. There is no guarantee that the program will run under the new operating system, however.
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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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Hi,\n\nI'm assuming you already have pcAnywhere installed on both of your computers and know how to use it. Connect your laptop to the host computer(source of your files) and use the built in file transfer tool in pcAnywhere to copy all Windows 3.11 files to your laptop. The file transfer icon is one of the buttons displayed at the top.\n\nGood luck!
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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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Since you no longer have a PC the least expensive way would be to take it to a shop and have them burn the files you need on CD's.  If you had or possibly have access to another PC the procedure is pretty straight forward.  Connect this drive as a slave drive.
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If you have the original installation CD, you can install it on your second computer.  If you don't have the original installation CD, there isn't a way to transfer the Word program to your laptop.
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i believe there is a feature with xp in the start menu called file transfer wizard if you want to keep all your settings etc that may help you