Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to another

[gauchotrucho]

Idiot question. I have a new cpu and i want to copy/transfer some programs and files from my old cpu to the new one without using cds or pen drives. What cables and/or programs do i need to accomplish this. Thankis

 

[mike_n_herrin]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

you can use the file and settings transfer wizard if the computers you are talking about are both windows computers.

as orion said though, you can not transfer programs. you will have to reinstall them on the new computer one by one with the CD or whatever media they came on.

on the new computer click start, all programs, accessories, system tools, file and settings transfer wizard. then follow the on screen instructions.

in addition to what orion said about cables you have a couple other options (if you don't want to use CD/DVD or flash/pen drives).

1 Using A Serial Cable With The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard
Selecting The Proper Cable
Before using Direct cable, you will need a serial cable to connect your computers together. Unless your computer came with a serial file transfer cable, you will need to purchase a serial cable for transferring your files and settings.

The most common serial cables are LapLink serial cables, serial file transfer cable, and null modem serial cables. You cannot use parallel cables to transfer files or settings between computers using the Direct cable option.

Before purchasing a serial cable, you must check both computers to see if the serial port (also called a COM port) is a 25-pin or a 9-pin port. Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you may need an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, don't worry about it too much. Pick one port and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will be able to automatically detect the connection, in most cases.

Once you have selected a serial cable and connected the computers together, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

OR

2. To make a direct network connection by using a DirectParallel cable
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.

Open Network Connections.
Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next.
Click Set up an advanced connection, and then click Next.
Click Connect directly to another computer, click Next, and then do one of the following:
If you want your computer to act as the host (your computer contains the information you need to access), click Host.
If you want your computer to act as the guest (your computer accesses information on another computer), click Guest, and then click Next.
In Device for this connection, click Direct Parallel (LPT1) and then click Next.
Follow the remaining instructions in the Network Connection Wizard.

 

[gauchotrucho]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

Hey guys, thanks for your help, will try it out and see how it goes. Wish me luck. Thanks again.

 

[D-Base]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

CPU?
You surely mean PC

CPUs (central processing units) don't store any data.

 

[mike_n_herrin]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

/\ no but even the tech guys at work refer to is as either "your monitor" or "your CPU."


good luck!

 

[gauchotrucho]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

i did say it was an idiot question, thus it's to be assumed that an idiot was asking the question, therefore the improper use of terminology......my apologies

 

[mike_n_herrin]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

/\ i agree. i would go the USB drive route instead.

actually i don't think the question was dumb at all. i think it was a good one.

 

[sheep]

Re: Question:Transfering data from 1 CPU to anothe

If it is a Mac, connect the firewire cable from one to the other and start the old computer in target disk mode by holding down command and T. Follow the instructions on the screen of the new one to transfer all files, apps included.