Transfering data

[hungledink 0]

Hello,

 

I am about to get a new pc. I have been able to obtain the Dell Dimension 8400, with all the optional extras, through my employers.

 

This is a vast improvement on my existing system but what are peoples thoughts on the qulaity of the unit?

 

The main thing I want to be able to do is transfer data off my existing hard drive onto the new one. I do not know if i will be able to install my existing hard drive in my new pc so are there any other ways to transfer the data, possibly via a usb connection.

 

Thanks for any help.

[DS3Circuit 0]

Direct Cable Connection

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techenthusiast/tricks/networking/netconnectwiz.asp

 

Network connections - if both PCs have NICs you could use a crossover cable with statically assigned IPs.

 

If you have a SOHO network then just do file transfers.

 

As you said, install the old hard drive temporarily into the new machine (watch jumper settings)

 

Burn the files onto a cdr and move them that way.

 

Use a 3rd party app such as http://www.eisenworld.com/file-transfer-between-computer.asp

 

In the end, you just need a medium that is present on both machines to do the transfering. Since you said your previous machine is rather old, I would suggest trying to remove the HD first and placing it into the new machine. Then going with the USB/Firewire/Network transfers.

 

HTH