Tommmmorow Im geting a new desktop ..........Can you USB a laptop running Win XP proconnected to a desktop and transfer info files songs etc etc ? if so how or what would be the best way to do this?

thank you

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 06-18-2006).]

Dnj

Unless you're transferring an extremely large number of folders and files from one PC to another, "indirect" transfer may be the easiest way to go: CD, DVD, flash drive, external hard drive, etc. Using the USB port for a more "direct" transfer requires an adapter, such as the following: http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=7598

Charles


[This message has been edited by cwalkeralso (edited 06-18-2006).]

Dnj

Windows XP has a built-in file transfer wizard that can utilize 9-pin serial ports, but you still have to use a "crossover cable." http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/bott_fstw.mspx

Charles



[This message has been edited by cwalkeralso (edited 06-18-2006).]

Here you go! Cyberguys

Cheers,

Gary

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THANX SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT INFO.....I WILL LOOK INTO THESE OPTIONS asap!!!

I'd burn CD's

Or network the PC's

Or I'd take the hard drive out the laptop and use my USB hard disc unit to connect it to the new base unit.

Or I've got a 44 - 40 way IDE drive adapter that lets me put the notebook drive directly into my main PC. Just be aware that notebook drives used this way tend to want to be "master" IDE drives.

Or use a big capacity USB stick?

I now have a USB 2.0 Host To Host adapter link program CD & cable.....should be a cinch to do ..I Hope

Ain't nothin' to it!

Gary

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Oh Yeah ....THOSE CYBER GUYS