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ozman

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new pc how to transfer files
« on: October 10, 2008, 06:56:57 PM »
just got a great new pc

trouble is, i cant get the two pc's linked with a usb

any tips ?

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2008, 07:13:00 PM »
if you have a linksy router or similar you can network them and transfer that way

If you just want files then you could take out the hard drive and buy an external harddrive kit.  It depend on how many files you need to move.

The external hadrdrive kit is very handy.

ozman

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2008, 07:27:28 PM »
no , dont have router

only a cable

I'm usually good at this stuff

giving me the shits

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2008, 10:56:52 AM »
no , dont have router

only a cable

I'm usually good at this stuff

giving me the shits

Copy your files to a DVD

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2008, 11:10:08 AM »
Copy your files to a DVD

Maybe he has 100 Gigabyte worth of files.   ???

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2008, 11:11:34 AM »
I would just connect the old harddisc to the new PC.

ozman

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2008, 03:03:36 PM »
Copy your files to a DVD

did that thanks

didn't take as long as I thought

120 gigs of files

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Re: new pc how to transfer files
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2008, 03:04:39 PM »
man this new pc is unreal

gotta love a 22 inch widescreen and 4 gig ram