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New PC how do I transfer data ?
I`ve just got myself a new PC & want to transfer all my e-mail adresses, websites, photo`s etc. Do I have to burn them all onto a cd or is there a way with a lead of some desription & a snazzy bit of software ?
Cheers in advance.
Stiggy :/
RE: New PC how do I transfer data ?
Two network cards and a crossover network cable.
Nick
Or of you feel confident opening the case, plug the original disk into the new PC and transfer the files directly. Its faster too.
RE: New PC how do I transfer data ?
So burning it all onto CD is probably the best way then ?
RE: New PC how do I transfer data ?
depends how much data you have. If it is a few hundred megs then it might be. If it is gigs of data then either a network link or linking the harddrives will be faster and easier.
Of course burning to CD will give you a backup as well in case anything goes wrong.
Currys are currently doing 2 network cards and a cable for 30 quid (Belkin I think). Should be all you need but check the cable is a crossover cable, otherwise it wont do.