Old hard drive transfer of files

by kraftylady89 Aug 20, 2010 12:33AM PDT

Ok here is my dilema...I have purchased a new pc . the old pc bit the dust, I had the hard drivbe removed and saved it. How can I get my files (ie: oisc abd such) off this hard drive to my new pc? Is there away to connect it to new, remeber I know nothing about the pc inside!! Thanks in advance. Old pc was windows xp new is window vista.

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You could either ...

by Edward ODaniel Aug 20, 2010 1:48AM PDT

install the old drive inside your new computer as a slave or even easier you could get an external USB case for the hard drive and connect it to the new PC by USB.

Either way, you will discover that you will need to TAKE OWNERSHIP of the files and folders or you will see "Access denied" error messages. Here is a link to doing so in Vista -
http://www.tipandtrick.net/2008/how-to-take-ownership-and-full-control-permissions-of-files-and-folders-in-vista/

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usb transfer

by kraftylady89 Aug 21, 2010 3:44AM PDT

Hi what kind of usb cord would I use??? I am only looking to transfer files.

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One other things

by MarkFlax Forum moderator Aug 20, 2010 6:17AM PDT

Programs and Applications will not transfer across. All of the files will transfer across without problem, but the programs won't work. You will have to reinstall those programs onto the new system.

Mark

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transfer

by kraftylady89 Aug 21, 2010 3:45AM PDT

Not looking to transfer applications just my files, documents and pics.....

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transfer

by technoids Aug 23, 2010 8:01AM PDT

Hi, did you get it sorted?

Paul

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transfer with what cables

by kraftylady89 Aug 25, 2010 7:21AM PDT

no i did not get this done, i dont know what kind of cables to buy? its a seagate harddrive but they have several numbers like 103, 104? how do i know what kind to get?

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Re: what cable?

by Kees Bakker Aug 25, 2010 7:24AM PDT

1. Either a USB to SATA/IDE cable (for one time use).
2. Or a 2.5 or 3.5 SATA or IDE enclosure (for permanent use)

Take the disk with you, find the nearest computer shop and let them select what you need.

Kees

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