I'm buying new computer, how do i transfer files from old one to new one?
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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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If your old HDD has an operating system on it you dont want to transfer it ALL to a new computer as chances are the drivers will be different and it wont boot. if you are going to transfer the info to a new HDD that you are replacing for the old one use norton ghost. if you just want to add the old drive as a slave reset the jumper on the back of the drive I assume it is ATA not SATA and put it in the new case on the slave connector of the cable, make sure the new computer HDD is set as master NOT CS, now if you have SATA on the new machine, and you have 2 optic disks CD  and DVD you may need to buy a PCI card that has another ata connector so that you can install 3 ata devices, once installed delete the operating system on the slave
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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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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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just move the file into the new HD... then open it... make sure it works... then delete the file from your master HD...
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Well if your new drive does not have an OS on and it is set to the slave drive(most commonly read as the hd0), then it should simply be accessible in your My Computer. Once you have opened My Computer, just open up the Master HDD and copy the files you want by right clicking them and selecting copy. Then open up the Slave HDD and right click and select paste. But it would be wise to create a folder structure on the slave drive firs before pasting the files. to do this right click, once you've opened the drive, and select New then select Folder. At this point you will be able to name the folder.\nOn the other hand if you have loaded an OS on the Slave drive and have a dual booting machine(where you can select which OS to operate on) then the best answer for this situation would to start the computer from the Master HDD. And back up the files onto a Thumb Drive. Then restart the computer using the Slave HDD and copy the files from the Thumb Drive to your new HDD.\n\nHope I have helped you out.
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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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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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The Operating System, usually Microsoft Windows, is licensed to you. So theoretically a new user of the machine will have to buy their own version.\nWith this in mind the easiest way to give yourself peace of mind is to remove the hard drive and replace it with a new one. Obviously you will have transfered the data to your new machine first.\nYou can chose to put in a new hard drive of the same capacity or a greater capacity (to make it more saleable) or even ask the prospective buyer.\nAlternatively, download this free utility called 'Eraser' from:\nhttp://www.eraser.heidi/eraser\nThis can be configured to overwrite (erase) the contents of the hard disk. But remember that the O.S. is still licenced to you.\nIf you want to subsequently destroy your old hard disk the most reliable tools are an electric drill, HSS bits, and a hefty hammer to break up the platter of the drive.
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Using Windows Explorer, go to the directory of Outlook Express normally 'program files/windows/outlook and copy the mail files there are a few, then move them to your new directory and that's all to it, you actually don't need to open the program in the old computer..☺
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type "favorites" in "Run" command.  and then copy all the files in the favorite's folder into your new computer.
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you can use a software such as Norton Ghost to make an image of all the stuff in your old PC and put it into the new PC.
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take the hard drive out and stick it into your other computer
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1. Unplug all computer connections.\n2. Take off computer case.\n3. Find the cord going from your existing hard drive to the motherboard. There should be a free connection there somewhere.\n4. Plug in the new hard drive into that empty slot.\n5. You should see a 4 prong power cord coming from your existing hard drive. Find another one coming out of your power supply and plug it into your other hard drive.\n6. Screw in your new hard drive.\n7. Shut case and plug cables back in.\n8. Restart computer. Your computer should recognize the hard drive regardless of OS.\n\nPlease note that while these instructions work fine for installing hard drives on my computer, they might not work very well for yours. I'd get a second oppinion before you go tinkering w/ your computer if you've never done it before. Also, consult your computer manual for more detailed instructions.
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Are you transferring memory or files.  If it is memory you will need to determine if the memory from the old laptop works in the new laptop.\n\nIf it is files you are looking to transfer your best bet is either a flash drive or an ad-hoc network.  A flash drive would connect via the USB ports for each computer and allow you transfer files.  An ad-hoc network can be created many ways, including a cheap hub.  Then you could transfer the files between the computers a little faster.
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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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Very easy. Do you by any chance have a Usb on your old and new computer. If you do get a cord that has a usb plug on both side's. Then send data over.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nEmail stuff over to other computer.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nget a blank cd or dvd and burn stuff to it then copy it over to other computer.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nMake sure your dvds and cd are RW (rewritable)\n\ni think my computer has a virus\n\nit keeps say if not::!!!!! kinda stuff what should i do