[SOLVED] Data Transfer

jdoginc · 01-28-2008, 09:15 PM

I recently purchased a dell laptop, Vostro. I have an emachines desktop that i need to take files from, and transfer them to my laptop. I have entirely too much info to put on a memory stick. I have a network cable and a USB to USB (A-A). I tried using the file and settings transfer. When I used it it asks if i want to create a wizard disk, i say no. and move on to searching for the correct ort, i get my desktop to the same position so that both computers are searching for each other, and to no avail. I have tried with both usb-usb and net. cable, i dont know if there is an easier way, or if i need to make a wizard disk? please help asap, i am leaving to go to costa rica to teach and i need to take my files with me. thanks!

**johnwill** · 01-29-2008, 03:22 PM

If both machines have a network card, all you need is a CAT5 crossover cable.

http://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial...over-cable.htm

jdoginc · 01-31-2008, 12:11 PM

thanks alot for your help, turns out i am NOT stupid. LOL I went down stairs after posting this thread and figured it out. I thought that i should be able to direct connect through usb and just transfer, that didnt work for me. So i used my Lan cable, created a network between computers and just shared all my contents. so, all is great, thanks again for your prompt response.

jason

**johnwill** · 01-31-2008, 05:51 PM

You're welcome.

01-28-2008, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdoginc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: win xp pro	[SOLVED] Data Transfer I recently purchased a dell laptop, Vostro. I have an emachines desktop that i need to take files from, and transfer them to my laptop. I have entirely too much info to put on a memory stick. I have a network cable and a USB to USB (A-A). I tried using the file and settings transfer. When I used it it asks if i want to create a wizard disk, i say no. and move on to searching for the correct ort, i get my desktop to the same position so that both computers are searching for each other, and to no avail. I have tried with both usb-usb and net. cable, i dont know if there is an easier way, or if i need to make a wizard disk? please help asap, i am leaving to go to costa rica to teach and i need to take my files with me. thanks!

01-29-2008, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,846 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Data Transfer If both machines have a network card, all you need is a CAT5 crossover cable. http://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial...over-cable.htm __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-31-2008, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
jdoginc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: win xp pro	Re: Data Transfer thanks alot for your help, turns out i am NOT stupid. LOL I went down stairs after posting this thread and figured it out. I thought that i should be able to direct connect through usb and just transfer, that didnt work for me. So i used my Lan cable, created a network between computers and just shared all my contents. so, all is great, thanks again for your prompt response. jason

01-31-2008, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,846 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Data Transfer You're welcome. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience