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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop using a
Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is
there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? |
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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop using a
Why not just get a flash drive? I've seen them for as little as $5.
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "barnessa" wrote in message ... Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? |
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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop using a
I have one, but am not sure if everything would fit on it. I thought for
sure that MS would have a way to do this without using the Flash. Thanks for the suggestion. I there isn't another way, I will invest in a larger Flash. "barnessa" wrote: Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? |
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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop using a
Is there a reason you need to transfer everything at once? You are just
talking about data files, not programs, right? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "barnessa" wrote in message ... I have one, but am not sure if everything would fit on it. I thought for sure that MS would have a way to do this without using the Flash. Thanks for the suggestion. I there isn't another way, I will invest in a larger Flash. "barnessa" wrote: Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? |
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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop usinga
This isn't an Office related issue. It requires a special usb cable and
software, plenty other cheaper easier and faster ways to do it. Thumbdrive or Network cross-over cables for instance. barnessa wrote: Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? |
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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop using a
When I need to copy data, it's often many gigabytes, and far too much for
doing piecemeal using a USB stick. You can connect two computers using a crossover network cable (CAT5 10BaseT with RJ45 connectors at both ends). I'm not sure the crossover is needed anymore, since many newer network adapters automatically switch when they detect that they are directly connected to another computer. Most people have these cables just lying around for connecting to their internet modems. A crossover cable would probably cost $10 to $15 or so at a computer/office store. I'm not brave enough to try a straight cable, since I don't know how fault tolerant my LAN adapters are. Check Windows Help for more information. I'm pasting the info from Vista's help below (minus embedded links). From Windows (Vista) help: Connect two computers using a crossover cable If you need to connect two computers but you don't have access to a network and can't set up an ad hoc network, you can use an Ethernet crossover cable to create a direct cable connection. Generally speaking, a crossover cable is constructed by reversing ("crossing over") the order of the wires inside so that it can connect two computers directly. A crossover cable looks almost exactly like a regular Ethernet cable (a "straight-through" cable), so make sure you have a crossover cable before following these steps. Crossover cable (left); straight-through cable (right) Before buying a crossover cable, check your network adapter. Some newer network adapters automatically "cross over" when they detect that they are connected directly to another network adapter using a regular Ethernet cable. To connect two computers with a crossover cable This works best if both computers are running this version of Windows. Plug each end of the crossover cable into a network port on the back of each computer. On one of the computers that is running this version of Windows, do the following: Click to open Network and Sharing Center. In the network map at the top of Network and Sharing Center, double-click the Unidentified network* icon. (If you have more than one network, this icon will be labeled Multiple networks.) If network discovery and file sharing are turned off, in Network, click the Information bar containing the following message: "Network discovery and file sharing are turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible. Click to change...," and then click Turn on network discovery and file sharing. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. In the Network discovery and file sharing dialog box, select one of the following options: No, make the network that I am connected to a private network Yes, turn on network discovery and file sharing for all public networks The first option is usually the best choice because it only affects the network that you are connected to. Notes Networks created with crossover cables are automatically set up as "Public place" networks, which means that network discovery, file sharing, and printer sharing are off by default. For Gigabit Ethernet or token ring networks, you will need a slightly different kind of crossover cable. For more information, contact a cable manufacturer. Icons for both computers should now be visible in the Network window. Double-click each computer icon to share printers and other resources. Note If one of the computers is running Windows XP, it can take some time for that computer to appear in the Network window. You might need to move both computers to the same workgroup. You can do that by changing the workgroup on either computer. To change a workgroup, see Join or create a workgroup. You might also need to turn on file and printer sharing on the computer running Windows XP. -- Herb Tyson MS MVP Author of the Word 2007 Bible Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com Web: http://www.herbtyson.com "barnessa" wrote in message ... I have one, but am not sure if everything would fit on it. I thought for sure that MS would have a way to do this without using the Flash. Thanks for the suggestion. I there isn't another way, I will invest in a larger Flash. "barnessa" wrote: Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? |
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how can I transfer files from my desktop comp to my laptop using a
barnessa wrote:
Want to transfer files from my desktop PC to my laptop using a usb cable. Is there a way to do so without purchasing additional software? If so, how do I do it? It can't be done just using a regular USB cable. Although you won't need additional software you'll still need the correct cable to configure a "USB network bridge". |
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