How do I transfer files between computers?

[Datajack Franit]

I have a whole lot of files that I need to replace from a computer's HD to another, but they're so big that I can't send them via mail, nor I can zip and place them into a floppy- I don't have a CD writer as well (how miserable lol)



What am I supposed to do?

(please don't make me regret asking this HERE )

[asleepathewheel]

I take it they are two separate pcs, and not just a new harddrive?

If they are both connected to the net, and you have broadband, I would try sending them via msmessenger or ICQ. Pretty painless, unless on dialup. I haven't tried it in a while, but I don't think there is any kind of limit on transfers via windows messenger.

Is it the whole hard drive, or just files? Norton has a program, ghost, but that might just be for whole drives.

Actually, what I would probably do, if both pcs are in the same house, might be to just slave one to the other and move the files like that, if your connection is slow.

Undoubtedly there are other better, more efficient methods, but these are things I've done before, hope it helps.

[The Mad Monk]

Install both had drives in one of the computers, make a direct tranfer between the drives, and reinstall the one you moved in its proper box.

Simple.

[asleepathewheel]

Originally posted by The Mad Monk
Install both had drives in one of the computers, make a direct tranfer between the drives, and reinstall the one you moved in its proper box.

that sounds familiar...

[Skanky Burns]

How are they connected, firstly?
Without knowing that, I would also go with TMM's method.

[Ben Kenobi]

I'm going to try that as well.

I had a HD backup on a cd, that did not read properly. I have the actual HD.

[Urban Ranger]

Finish installing your new computer, then plug the old HDD in as slave.

[Datajack Franit]

I've got a dialup connection (yes. indeed) so try and guess how much time it would take

Yep-same house. I guess I could connect them with some kind of dunno-what the hell?

Of course I could always open the whole stuff and replace the HDs but I'm not in the mood for mutilating two systems

[Agathon]

What's wrong with an ethernet cable?

[asleepathewheel]

or a usb cable.

Seriously, it wouldnt' take that much work to move a harddrive to the other computer.

OTOH, I installed a new harddrive on my machine 2 weeks ago and it killed the power supply, so beware. Cheap ass dell psu's. And Dell of course uses odd ball psus, so more expensive and wait a week.

[Tis I]

buy a "crossover" cable or a regular ethernet cable and a router...

[Promethus]

Dj F

Look Here

http://www.fastlynxsoftware.com/Fas...5&a=try_it_free

Or Here (somwhat cheaper)

http://www.cellarstoneindia.com/stepup/stepup.htm

These use the Beetles method (i.e "I want to hold your hand)

[MrFun]

Just sit down with your computers and explain to them that they need to stop being selfish, and share the damn files!!!!!!!!

[Agathon]

Originally posted by Tis I
buy a "crossover" cable or a regular ethernet cable and a router...

If he has a newer machine he shouldn't need a crossover cable. Or you could try Firewire or USB 2 if both computers have it.

[:) Smiley]

I remember a program called Laplink that connected computers through parallel cable (the printer cord). Dunno if its still around, was fairly old.