computer to computer transfer

[karlktm]

i have an old laptop with about 40hours of downloaded music on it, and need to transfer it to my new desktop.

how do i go about this?

 

[daviebroon]

you can direct transfer with 2way cable i believe, otherwise i suppose an external hard drive is another way

clearly i'm no expert. I just use my 16gb sdhc card. Takes about 12 seconds to transfer 12gb onto it.

 

[18tooo]

as above removable memory of some form would do the job or if they both have ethernet (network) ports which they both should have then a CAT-5 crossover cable should do the job pretty quickly.

 

[karlktm]

whats a cat-5 cable?

would one of those cables that you get with ntl/sky (usually yellow or blue) work?
that cable has got the same connectors that fit in the ethernet port on each end?

im a r****d at stuff like this

 

[Alex H]

whats a cat-5 cable?

would one of those cables that you get with ntl/sky (usually yellow or blue) work?
that cable has got the same connectors that fit in the ethernet port on each end?

im a r****d at stuff like this

it has to be a specific crossover cable, above method won't work. you'll quickly find a cheapo one on ebay.

alternatively you could plug them both into your broadband router (if you have one) and then set up file sharing, which windows help will tell you how to set up.

 

[KDF]

im a r****d at stuff like this

Just turn them round so that they are pointing towards each other.. that way they will be able to "see" each other. Once you have done that, pick up the mouse and place it next to your mouth, now say very clearly "Mr. Computer, please transfer my files."







Or use an external drive, its going to be the easiest for you.. trust me.

 

[Andy.]

^ simple but effective.