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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2003-03-17 00:44
Okay, I know there is someone out there that can help me with this one. I'm not that "computer savvy" anymore. Once upon a time I could do pretty well. I just got a new computer and need to get the files copied from the "older" computer to the new one. How is the best way to get this accomplished? Both systems have cd burners if that helps. I know there is a software program out there called "Fastlynx", but would rather get this done without having to buy anything more.
I promise if you guys out there try to help me with this one...I'll try to help you with your clarinet problems.
jbutler
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Author: R13A
Date: 2003-03-17 02:55
john
hmmmm.let's see.... burn all your files onto cd's then use that cd to transfer the files onto the new pc. Great ! now that I solved your problem...for free.....which clarinet would you like to work on first (:o)??????
regards
dennis
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-03-17 03:04
I unplug the hard drive on the old computer, make it a slave or secondary master on the new one, and use XXCOPY to duplicate the directories I need ...
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2003-03-17 04:24
John, I guess it depends on how many files you need to transfer, and their size. Burning CDs takes time, but so does Mark's hard drive transplant suggestion. If you would need to burn more than 4 or 5, moving the drive might be be quicker. (If the old machine is being completely decomissioned, you could leave the old drive in the new machine for extra storage if that is an issue.) You would need the jumper settings for the old drive to change it from master to slave, but they might be on the label.
Another possibility is to network the 2 machines it they both have network cards.
In any event you will need to install any software running under windows on to the new machine to get the settings into the registry.
I recently moved my stuff to a "new" computer which was a "hand me up" from my son after I bought him a laptop. I used the CD method, only 3, but I do graphics and am careful to archive each project to a CD and then blow it off the hard disk, so not much too much was there.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-03-17 05:07
I second Mark's idea. I used it and am thrilled with the extra storage I get. I might also say to make sure that the faster hardrive (although they might both be the same speed) as the one where the operating system runs off of. They usually have speeds similar to 7200 or 5500 or something like that. I can't really remember, but I know that my operating system is on the faster one. Even if it's smaller. Use the other for extra storage space.
Alexi
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Author: Jim
Date: 2003-03-17 12:14
If it is just files, mp3's, jpg's, doc's, and such, I would go for the make HD slave in new machine. Copy all files you want to keep to a folder, and then delete all program and system files off drive, and use the HD for file storage. Or the slower method of burning CD's, and then transfering to new PC. A big plus for the CD method is that you will have a backup of you files.
If you are wanting to transfer programs to new PC, that's a little tougher, as on most programs you need to do an install to get your registry settings in place. You can install a program, and then copy program folder from old to new PC just to keep from having to setup preferences again. Works most of the time but every once in a while you get a program that does not cooporate and can cause problems.
Networking is fairly simple. You can get two NIC cards and a crossover cable. You can get the cards at Walmart for about $15 ea and the cable for $6. This method is good if you want to keep both PC's.
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2003-03-17 12:43
Thanks everyone. The "old" computer is going into the youngest son's room to replace his P200 machine. I am going to get a hub and connect the my two son's computers to this one. I guess I could leave the information on the old one, but I don't think he would be to wild about having me in his room. I bought this one to have as the central machine and finally bit the bullet and had a cable modem installed for faster downloads, etc. The wife likes playing internet backgammon also. She's very happy now that we have the cable modem. I'll slowly get the information transferred.
I could put the hard drive from the other computer in this one, but then I would need to buy another hard drive. I think the transfer software would probably be cheaper. I'm going to try to burn what I need to CD's and transfer that way and hopefully it works. My biggest concern is being able to copy all my Outlook information such as contacts, email addresses, etc without having to enter all the information again. I've got quite a few in there plus I'm the Committee Chair for our local BSA troop and I have both parent and boy contact information. That's 35 boys and roughly 70 parents to enter business and home information. I'd rather not have to enter it all over again.
jbutler
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Author: PatB
Date: 2003-03-17 15:07
Check out the Intellimover. It is very fast.
http://www.detto.com/products
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Author: Webmaster
Date: 2003-03-17 19:23
jbutler wrote:
> I could put the hard drive from the other computer in this one,
> but then I would need to buy another hard drive.
No, you can run XXCOPY and then unplug the drive and put it back.
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Author: Mark P. Jasuta
Date: 2003-03-17 19:39
1) You could setup a peer to peer network. and just drag and drop.
2) you could temporarily install the old hard disk into the new computer and again drag and drop.
3) burn a CD and drag and drop.
Note: when setting up a temporary network (which is what most purchased software packages do) For ethernet you will need either a crossover cable or route it through a hub. With a null modem cable you can use your serial ports. You can also do it with your USB port. (note; a null modem and crossover cable just have their RX and TX wires reversed. so you connect a RX port to a TX port and not TX to TX or RX to RX Make sense?)
Mark
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Author: Mark P. Jasuta
Date: 2003-03-17 22:12
One thing I forgot to mention. The very first thing you need to do is decide what you want to keep and what to dump. Most computers over time accumulate a lot of junk. When you buy a new computer, you have a "clean slate" and a perfect chance to "clean house".
Mark
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