simplest way to transfer large amounts of data between 2 computers?
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TAKE A CROSS CABLE, IF ITS WINDOWS XP AND HAS A LAN CARD. CONFIGURE LAN AND TRANSFER.\nEASIER IF U HAVE AN EXTERNALL HARD DRIVE.
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Well I would of course suggest MS Small Business Server 2003 on a properly built server box with a backup device and plan.\n\nWithout going there you need to find the fastest PC in the group with the biggest HD and most RAM. On that PC create a new folder and share it. You will also either need to set the permissions to guest full or create accounts on that PC for each user coming in from the other PC's. Then on the remote PC's you just map a drive using &#92;&#92;pcservername&#92;shared folder name.\n\nI would suggest getting a USB REV drive or some other form of external drive that you can backup your data to since a PC is not a server so the HD in it is not redundant nor secure meaning your data could be lost very easily.\n\nOther soultions include NAS systems from Iomega, Linksys and others.
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try it on anoither comouter and transferring the file to anther comoputer
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Use a floppy disk or a CD(use a burner).You could also send yourself or somebody else an e-mail Whit the files attached and then just retrieve when you have your new computer set up.
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It's not possible unless both computers are networked.\n\nBetter copy it on a floppy or CD. Else upload it to the internet from the source PC and download it into your PC.
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Using a pen/thumb drive is the most efficient way. They some in different capacities. You should get the one with the largest capacity if you plan to move huge files.\n\nNote: This suggestion is for data files only. You can never move O/S or system files or even programs.
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Check out this Microsoft page.  It's a pretty good reference for getting basic file sharing between two PCs.\n\nFor more advanced lessons, pick up a book on the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course.
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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 start in target disk mode if you have a firewire cable.\n\nConnect the two computers when they're off. Boot the new computer. Boot the old computer and hold down the "t" key until you see a floating firewire symbol. The old computer should appear as a disk on the new computer's desktop. Then you can transfer files by dragging and dropping.
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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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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.
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Hook up an ethernet cord from one computer to the other and click the file and transfer wizard under the start menu in XP of the old comp.\n-NmD!
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You can use email to transfer files and it works fine as long as your files are small and you are only doing a limited number of them. If you are doing backups or need to transfer many large files use something like Secure Copy. This works with ssh and is very nice for transfering files. I use it to transfer several GB each week when I backup different computer data. WinSCP is the title of one such application. This will require a bit of setup as you will need to set the host computer to recieve ssh and setup any firewalls to allow access. But once done the program will work really nice.
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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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use a firewire to move them quikly or if you want to do it for a little cheaper you can move the hard drive to the other computer and make it better unless you want both, then use a flash drive to move it in between computers, will take a while, but it is simple to drap the music files from the computer to the flash drive, then the flash drive to the other computer
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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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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 :)