Transferring files between two XP boxes
29-06-2005, 15:05
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Transferring files between two XP boxes
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/produc...156&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
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29-06-2005, 15:08
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
Home or small office network.
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29-06-2005, 15:18
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
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that'll do nicely, but £6 for a 3m cable is daylight robbery!
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aria charge under £3 for a 5m x-over cable... if you know of a computer shop nearby try there forst, save a few quid 
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29-06-2005, 15:19
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
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that'll do nicely, but £6 for a 3m cable is daylight robbery!
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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.
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29-06-2005, 15:23
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
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)
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29-06-2005, 15:30
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
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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.
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blimey, you're right, maplin are just as bad! 
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29-06-2005, 15:35
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
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.
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29-06-2005, 15:39
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
Could just get an adaptor to change the normal cable to crossover
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...32423&doy=29m6
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29-06-2005, 19:18
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Re: Transferring files between two XP boxes
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that'll do nicely, but £6 for a 3m cable is daylight robbery!
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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.
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