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Thread ID: 51226 2004-11-15 00:30:00 Tranferring and copying files/favourites between two computers. Randolf (75) Press F1
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292181 2004-11-15 00:30:00 Having bought a new computer, I need to transfer data from Win 95b to 98SE. I am intending to do this via a parallel data transfer cable.
I haven't got a huge lot of files, Would Windows "Direct Cable Connection"do the job for me, or should I download "Fastlynx"??

Also, any handy tips?
Randolf (75)
292182 2004-11-15 00:49:00 You could try direct cable, BUT buying an ethernet cable / crossover / hub would be faster. You wouldnt need any software, as Windows would do it for you. Spacemannz (808)
292183 2004-11-15 00:52:00 If you've already got the cable then sure. It would probably be quicker than buying network adaptors, cables and setting all that up.

However, if long term you want to use both computers, and be able to transfer files between them, share internet etc. it would be worth investing in a network - just 1 network card for each computer (usually about $15 each), plus a crossover cable (about $10 for a 5m or thereabouts).
somebody (208)
292184 2004-11-15 01:34:00 Direct Cable Connection will do the job fine. But it can be a pain to set up. There was a freeware program that made setup easy. I'm rewind my brain and try to remember what it was called. POTUS (5276)
292185 2004-11-15 01:38:00 Take a look here:

www.lpt.com
POTUS (5276)
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