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Transfer of Data

Mar 7, 2007 6:05AM PST

This may not be the right forum for this but... I recently bought a new computer and want to transfer the songs from my previous hard drive. I will be keeping the old computer so I would need the data on both. Is there a way to use a cable or even a wireless network to transfer the stuff? thanks.

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I just did such.
Mar 7, 2007 6:14AM PST

But I had to sort out where the files were and a nifty little program called SYNCBACK keeps the machines in sync.

Bob

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syncback
Mar 8, 2007 8:24AM PST

I have been using this program @ home to back up music on my 2nd drive. I have also used it so I dont have to lug my lap top from the office to the house anymore..( Data stick ). This program works great and it is sooooooo EZ to set up. I would stand behind this FREEWARE any day!!!!!!

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Re: transferring data
Mar 7, 2007 6:21AM PST

Cable: yes, if both PC's have an Ethernet-connection,
Wireless network (using a router or switch): yes, if both PC's can be connected to it.

Using a router makes sense if you want to connect both PC's to the Internet simultaneously.

Alternatives might be:
- use a USB-stick (depends on the amount of data), it isn't really practical to transfer 100 Gb of data using a 1 Gb stick, even if all files are smaller than 1 Gb.
- use an external hard disk (250 Gb for $125)
- burn to DVD-R or DVD-RW
All of these are viable transport media.

I understand from your question that you didn't yet regularly BACKUP your data. If you did such, you could just restore everything you want from the backup of your old computer to your new computer. That's taking a BIG risk of losing your data, not having a backup on a reliable other medium than just one hard disk.
I really advise you to start making backups, unless - of course - you really don't mind losing all your data. But few people do think so.

Hope this helps.


Kees