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24-Apr-2007, 01:01 AM #1
Transferring data
I want to retire my desktop and use my laptop only. What is the best way to transfer data files to the laptop? After that I want to reformat the hard drive on the desktop and re-install XP for my grandsons to use.
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24-Apr-2007, 03:19 AM #2
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I want to retire my desktop and use my laptop only. What is the best way to transfer data files to the laptop? After that I want to reformat the hard drive on the desktop and re-install XP for my grandsons to use.
create a network between the two and transfer via cat 5 e. You will get super fast transfer rates this way.
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24-Apr-2007, 11:04 AM #3
You could also simply use a USB FLASH disk, it all depends on how much data we're talking about.
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