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quack quack
29-06-2005, 15:05
I've ordered a new computer and have around 10gb I need to transfer from the old one to the new one, unfortunately the old one doesnt have a dvdrw, so it'll have to be done via a network, as I understand it I need a cat5 crossover cable (have no inclination to go wireless for a one off,) will this do the job ?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?CATID=8200003&entryFlag=false&PRODID=8180156&paintCatId=

And do I just use the XP 'create a new connection' wizard, presumably setting the folder to shared (and the computer as host) in order to get at them ?

TIA
Roy MM
29-06-2005, 15:08
Home or small office network.
bmxbandit
29-06-2005, 15:18
will this do the job ?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?CATID=8200003&entryFlag=false&PRODID=8180156&paintCatId
that'll do nicely, but £6 for a 3m cable is daylight robbery!

:welcome: to the site :)
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quack quack
29-06-2005, 15:19
that'll do nicely, but £6 for a 3m cable is daylight robbery!

:welcome: to the site :)

True enough but I'd rather that than have to take the HD out and its either that or maplin, which I suspect is probably a similar price.
Tricky
29-06-2005, 15:23
Find a small PC shop somewhere they normally knock out cables for £2 or less for a shorty...

Ask your mates if they have one, sometimes adapters don't actually need a crossover cable to work (note the sometimes! my HP and intel ones don't)
bmxbandit
29-06-2005, 15:30
True enough but I'd rather that than have to take the HD out and its either that or maplin, which I suspect is probably a similar price.
blimey, you're right, maplin are just as bad! :erm:
MovedGoalPosts
29-06-2005, 15:35
Once you have plugged in all your cables, use the Windoze Files and Settings transfer Wizards (Start Menu > Accessories > System Tools) to port over all your nice shortcuts and other settings from one PC to the other for each user. Makes some things nice and easy.
Paul K
29-06-2005, 15:39
Could just get an adaptor to change the normal cable to crossover
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=32423&doy=29m6
greencreeper
29-06-2005, 19:18
that'll do nicely, but £6 for a 3m cable is daylight robbery!
Well, it is a lovely shade of purple. It's says it has boots but I can't see any - should protect the sticky up bit of plastic from snapping off.