Transferring Files From one Computer to Another

hodgepodge · 06-25-2006, 08:35 PM

Hi. I am trying to tranfer files off my laptop and onto my desktop and I was what the best way to do this is without networking. I know I could buy an external hard drive and use that to transfer but I was wondering if there is an easier or cheaper way to do it. I am transfering a large amount of stuff too, so something like a USB Key wouldn't do the trick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

**johnwill** · 06-26-2006, 05:45 PM

Well, you've rejected networking and a USB hard disk. The only thing left is to remove the drive from the laptop and connect it to the desktop using a 2.5" to 3.5" IDE adapter.

hodgepodge · 06-26-2006, 07:55 PM

I didn't reject them, I was just curious if there was a way to do it of which I was not aware, I decided to go with the external Hard-drive. Thanks for the help.

**johnwill** · 06-27-2006, 06:04 PM

Personally, I'd have networked them, but the external hard disk will be a very handy thing to have for backup anyway.

hodgepodge · 06-27-2006, 06:11 PM

i am no good with networks and i am going to format the desktop, take the stuff off the laptop and put it on the desktop, and then format the laptop and put some stuff back. so the external will be really useful. and its a nice back up solution as you said. thanks again for the help.

jub_jub_kiwi · 07-08-2006, 12:13 AM

I know it's kinda late but you could have bough a USB Key with a really large memory like 2GB if size was the problem. (unless money is an issue)

**johnwill** · 07-08-2006, 10:38 AM

A large USB FLASH drive is as expensive as a 80-120gig USB hard disk. Obviously, except for it's pocket size, the USB hard drive is much handier to have around, and has more uses.

06-25-2006, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
hodgepodge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP	Transferring Files From one Computer to Another Hi. I am trying to tranfer files off my laptop and onto my desktop and I was what the best way to do this is without networking. I know I could buy an external hard drive and use that to transfer but I was wondering if there is an easier or cheaper way to do it. I am transfering a large amount of stuff too, so something like a USB Key wouldn't do the trick. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

06-26-2006, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, you've rejected networking and a USB hard disk. The only thing left is to remove the drive from the laptop and connect it to the desktop using a 2.5" to 3.5" IDE adapter. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-27-2006, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Personally, I'd have networked them, but the external hard disk will be a very handy thing to have for backup anyway. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-08-2006, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	A large USB FLASH drive is as expensive as a 80-120gig USB hard disk. Obviously, except for it's pocket size, the USB hard drive is much handier to have around, and has more uses. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-26-2006, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
hodgepodge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP	I didn't reject them, I was just curious if there was a way to do it of which I was not aware, I decided to go with the external Hard-drive. Thanks for the help.

06-27-2006, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
hodgepodge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP	i am no good with networks and i am going to format the desktop, take the stuff off the laptop and put it on the desktop, and then format the laptop and put some stuff back. so the external will be really useful. and its a nice back up solution as you said. thanks again for the help.

07-08-2006, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
jub_jub_kiwi Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 27 OS: XP	I know it's kinda late but you could have bough a USB Key with a really large memory like 2GB if size was the problem. (unless money is an issue)