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[pauls]

Hi just a quick question i have just been given a computer for the kids. Is there a quick way of copying files/pictures from my old one to the new one. I know you can ghost it but i dont want all the files over. I want to leave them and use the old hd as a backup.
Cheers

[tunnie]

Are they networked? Can you plug them into same router?

[pauls]

I not networked but good prob put both into the same bt router

[TheBoy]

Given the questions you are asking, I'd say use a USB key to move them

Networking is quicker, but for just a few photos, probably take more time to explain than it would to copy via USB key

[cleggy]

You can use a transfer cable Belkin do one. In fact I have a Vista one lying around if you want it just pay the postage

[TheBoy]

You can use a transfer cable Belkin do one. In fact I have a Vista one lying around if you want it just pay the postage

More effort than networking 

[tunnie]

You can use a transfer cable Belkin do one. In fact I have a Vista one lying around if you want it just pay the postage

Guessing thats a twisted pair cat5 cable, easier just to use an external hard drive 

[TheBoy]

You can use a transfer cable Belkin do one. In fact I have a Vista one lying around if you want it just pay the postage

Guessing thats a twisted pair cat5 cable, easier just to use an external hard drive 

No, its a usb gizmo with some (flakey) software

[pauls]

Thanks for the answers guy.....

[dbug]

If its only data you want to transfer, easiest way is to temporarily fit old hard drive into new PC and copy it across 

[TheBoy]

If its only data you want to transfer, easiest way is to temporarily fit old hard drive into new PC and copy it across 

Possibly for someone not confident to take the tops off their computers

[pauls]

I was thinking of that but because i have not picked it up yet i was not sure if i could do it. Also just wanted to know if they was another easy way. Not great with computers.

[dbug]

If its only data you want to transfer, easiest way is to temporarily fit old hard drive into new PC and copy it across 

Possibly for someone not confident to take the tops off their computers

Or sides 

[TheBoy]

If its only data you want to transfer, easiest way is to temporarily fit old hard drive into new PC and copy it across 

Possibly for someone not confident to take the tops off their computers

Or sides 

You can tell our junk at work are currently desktops, not towers