How do you transfer files to a new computer?

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  1. cajunmom

    cajunmom Guest

    I want to move my music files to my new computer. They are both running with XP. I have a program called fastlynx 3.2. I says I need a cable with USB connectors on each end. I have a network cable that fits in the plugin (looks like a larger phone connector on the end). Can I use this or is there another way that doesn't cost an arm and a leg???
    Any help will be sorely appreciated.........I don't have a burner on my old computer unfortunately.
     
    cajunmom, Apr 27, 2005
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  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    need a cross over network cable not the straight thru version
     
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    burn a cd :D
     
    liuanator, May 6, 2005
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    Yeah, the cheapest option is as ddp suggested, but if you want a handy little gizmo, and cheap have a look for the prices of these little wizard things.
    I picked one up for £6 from my local computer show something similar to the one below.

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    http://www.usb-ware.com/usb-2-usb-data-link-file-transfer-cable-uc250.htm

     
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    Ayup.............pulsar, you been lurking around again.............LOL
     
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    pulsar Active member

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    Lurking with the intent to hover, as always! BTW I loved your dupe the other day. Made me laugh for ages, nice one!!

    Kind Regards,

    Pulsar
     
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    Lovely, thought it was time for something a little different, and it brought some more people out to play..............LOL
     
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    Why not set up the HD you have all your music files on, and set that as a slave on your new one?
     
    Liez4Love, May 8, 2005
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    The cheapest way yet, nice one liez4love.................
     
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    I want to transfer my settings and program files from my old computer to the new one. So can I just remove the old hard drive and set it as slave and install in my new computer? Someone told me about this program that makes a back up image of the hard drive but I don't know the name of it.
     
    juaneryle, May 9, 2005
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  12. ddp

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    yes can have a 2nd hd in new computer
     
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  13. juaneryle

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    Even if it has an OS on it?
     
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    yes
     
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    Thanks.
     
    juaneryle, May 9, 2005
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  16. ddp

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    no problem, teach & learn
     
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    Uh oh, I just ran into a problem. My new computer has serial ATA hard drive, while the old one is IDE. What should I do now?
     
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    your motherboard should have at least 1 ide connector!
     
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    You're right again! Thanks.
     
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    no problem
     
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