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Title: transfer files from PC to laptop
Post by: missioncontrol on January 04, 2005, 01:07:25 pm

I got a friend who asked me what would probibly be the best way to transfer all his files from his Desktop PC to a brand new laptop he just bought....

should he just burn them all to CD then copy them over

or

any good software for that?

Title: Re: transfer files from PC to laptop
Post by: Sephroth57 on January 04, 2005, 01:08:32 pm

i think you can just use an ethernet cable and hook em right together right?

Title: Re: transfer files from PC to laptop
Post by: abrannan on January 04, 2005, 01:11:50 pm

Quote from: Sephroth57 on January 04, 2005, 01:08:32 pm

i think you can just use an ethernet cable and hook em right together right?

Not directly, unless you've got a crossover cable.  Otherwise you need a hub or switch.

Title: Re: transfer files from PC to laptop
Post by: Shape D. on January 04, 2005, 01:13:11 pm

If he has acess to a firewire drive it would be a lot faster than burning to a cd.

Title: Re: transfer files from PC to laptop
Post by: crashwg on January 04, 2005, 02:02:08 pm

I'd deffinitly go with the network cable...  Whether it be a crossover cable or a router setup it will give you the least hassle.  Plus, if you do it right, it's a "SET IT AND FORGET IT" way of doing things!

Title: Re: transfer files from PC to laptop
Post by: Sephroth57 on January 04, 2005, 02:03:42 pm

Quote from: abrannan on January 04, 2005, 01:11:50 pm

Quote from: Sephroth57 on January 04, 2005, 01:08:32 pm

i think you can just use an ethernet cable and hook em right together right?

Not directly, unless you've got a crossover cable.