File Transfer

[GaMbLeZ]

lets say i have a new computer. i still have some important files on my old computer that i want on my new one. how would i go about doing that...?? blank:

[kevsthabest]

You got a few options.. 1 - network, 2 - ripping the hd out of the old pc, stick it into the new one and copy, 3- burn the files, 4- USB memory sticks,

those are basicly the best options. you could always email the files, send them to a ftp, etc etc etc..

[5|*42]

If the computers are networked, you can use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in XP (Start>Programs>Accesories>System Tools>Files and Settings Transfer Wizard), or you could download a 3rd party program to also do this. Otherwise, if removing the old HDD is an option this would be the easiest and fastest.

[SoulessKnight]

well if you don't care about the previous computer at all jus make the old drive a slave in the new computer and do your transfering.. but if you want the old computer running i am sure you want net on it.. so then i would go to the store buy a cheap router without wifi and a few patch cables and transfer away... and if you wanna do stuff the hard way upload everything you want to a upload place like megauploads or rapidshare.de and up everything(This seems pointless) but it is another option

[GaMbLeZ]

k thx for the advice guys

[Spitfire]

I bought one of these nifty little tools a while ago:
http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0190

Basically allows you to plug laptop and desktop HDD's in via a USB port. I got it mainly since I fix laptops for people every now and then and needed a way to connect them to a desktop PC :p

You might find it usefull... you can find them on ebay.