Data from old PC to new PC

blearsy · 11-28-2008, 06:57 AM

Hello people,

I have just set up a new PC running Win XP pro and would now like to transfer the files over from my old win xp home machine to the new one.

Would like to do this via cable and the quickest way possible. Not really to fussed about buying extra equipment.

Also need to transfer some of the programmes over.
Any ideas?

A step by step guide would be good as I'm a bit of a novice.

**asidman** · 11-28-2008, 07:14 AM

Simplest way, using whats available, would be to link the 2 pc's up directly via network cable and use File & settings transfer wizard.
Then if u use Outlook, check where the pst file is stored and copy it over, then import the file into ur new pc's outlook.
That covers the basics. As for the programs, u would need to re-install them. No easy way to just copy them, so i hope u have the installation cd's or files somewhere safe.
Once you are done with the old pc, unplug the HDD and plug it direct into ur new pc temporarily to copy any other files u may want off ur old drive

**sobeit** · 11-28-2008, 07:17 AM

you cannot transfer programs, they need be be reinstalled.

If you have a home network, you can setup sharing between the computers and just copy the files you need over

blearsy · 11-29-2008, 09:47 AM

Ok like I said I'm a bit of a noob to this. Can I just plug an ethernet cable into the back of both PCs and set up a network or would i need a router?

krazyko · 11-29-2008, 01:03 PM

If you plug the cable into the back of each PC (PC to PC) you'll need a cross-over cable. If you have a router or hub/switch you can just plug both computers into that without the cross-over cable.

**asidman** · 11-30-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blearsy

Ok like I said I'm a bit of a noob to this. Can I just plug an ethernet cable into the back of both PCs and set up a network or would i need a router?

Yeah crossover cable is needed... or if u have broadband internet check if ur broadband modem has built in router...some do. If you have spare cash a router is a good investment esp. wireless router which have support for wired access as well

11-28-2008, 06:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
blearsy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP	Data from old PC to new PC Hello people, I have just set up a new PC running Win XP pro and would now like to transfer the files over from my old win xp home machine to the new one. Would like to do this via cable and the quickest way possible. Not really to fussed about buying extra equipment. Also need to transfer some of the programmes over. Any ideas? A step by step guide would be good as I'm a bit of a novice.

11-28-2008, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
asidman Will rule the World Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Posts: 4,537 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 RC My System	Re: Data from old PC to new PC Simplest way, using whats available, would be to link the 2 pc's up directly via network cable and use File & settings transfer wizard. Then if u use Outlook, check where the pst file is stored and copy it over, then import the file into ur new pc's outlook. That covers the basics. As for the programs, u would need to re-install them. No easy way to just copy them, so i hope u have the installation cd's or files somewhere safe. Once you are done with the old pc, unplug the HDD and plug it direct into ur new pc temporarily to copy any other files u may want off ur old drive

11-28-2008, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: Data from old PC to new PC you cannot transfer programs, they need be be reinstalled. If you have a home network, you can setup sharing between the computers and just copy the files you need over __________________ there's been global warming since the ice age

11-29-2008, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
blearsy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP	Re: Data from old PC to new PC Ok like I said I'm a bit of a noob to this. Can I just plug an ethernet cable into the back of both PCs and set up a network or would i need a router?

11-29-2008, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
krazyko Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 97 OS: 2000 SP4, XP Pro SP2&SP3, 2003	Re: Data from old PC to new PC If you plug the cable into the back of each PC (PC to PC) you'll need a cross-over cable. If you have a router or hub/switch you can just plug both computers into that without the cross-over cable.