Transferring files from one pc to another.

[compxinu]

Okay, I need some help here.

I am not a MS person, all I know is Unix, so please bare with me.

I am trying to transfer files from my wifes old pc to her new pc.

She is running MS XP Pro on the old pc and the new one as well.

I heard that I can connect a RJ45 cable <I think it is called a cross over cable also>, well, if I connect the RJ45 cross over cable to the nic card on the back of both the old and new pc, I will be able to transfer files without a true internet connection. Is this true?

If so, how and what do I need to do to either map, create a pc to pc connection.

Please gerber feed this to me

Please help..

 

[elmurado]

Easiest way is using settings and files transfer wizard and a null serial cable which connects the two serial ports. then in start>all programs>accessories>system tools>files and settings tranfser wizard.

Or setup a connection between the two machines(peer to peer) use the instructions here:

http://redmondmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=361

then copy files manually.
Or, if you're not going to keep em networked get a usb data cable pclinq is great.

 

[linney]

What you heard is true (crossover cable use), by doing so you would create for yourself a very small Local Area Network (LAN). However there is a bit more than just connecting the cable, you must set up both computers to talk to each other.

Here is a link to a site to explain network setup.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/qa/qa20021104.shtml

You wouldn't think it would be so hard to find a decent site with decent instructions and guides on a simple setup, so hopefully someone may have a better "howto" link.

Basically your Workgroup must be the same but the Computer Names different. Setting IP addresses is done via the properties of the LAN connection, selecting Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and clicking on that Properties to get at the settings. For such a small LAN, static IP's are easier. Each computer must have its own IP.


You can cheat if you want to by using a writable CD (or DVD) to save your Files and Settings instead of a LAN, and transfer them that way.

293118 - HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH#2

 

[roguejay]

A simple 512 USB thumb drive would be an idea too