If these two machines can currently connect to the Internet at the same time, you already have a network and the two machines are already connected to each other..
If they cannot access the internet together and you do not have a
switch or hub, you could use an ethernet Cross-Over cable to connect the two machines together. Available at most computer stores.
Make sure you have an Admin account on your PC, pick a folder (My Documents would do nicely), and share it.
On the Mac, under the Go menu, choose Network. You should now see the PC in the list. Choose it and enter your Windows username and the password when prompted. (This is the username and password that you would normally use on your PC)
The PC should then mount on the Mac desktop and you are free to drag whatever is in the Shared Folder to the Mac.
Only drag files you have created yourself, nothing .exe will run unassisted on your new machine.
Let us know how you get on
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I contacted B. Proffitt regarding this issue and he suggested I take it to the forums, so here goes.....
Message
You've helped me many times with your posts in the past and thought I'd ask a
question of you....I purchased a new IMAC 20inch...my
first Apple buy. The machine is beautiful but I need help...
How can I transfer my data directly from my old HP Pavillion a1250n Media
Center PC to my new IMAC. Obviously the fastest direct connect would be best.
I've heard that the email WAB from my old computer to the IMAC does not work
well.
Do I need a specific piece of software to make this move possible, and what
type of cable do I need. i just want my files switched over as quickly as possible.
Thanks for your time, attention and help.
Sincerely,
Bronc1
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