what is the easiest way to transfer folders  from my pc to laptop? usb? lan?
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LAN or firewire, Firewire has the convenience of a cable going from one computer to the other, USB is designed to have only one computer so it get really confused trying to connect 2 computers. LAN has the headaches of security issues. But firewire has expensive cables and it's unlikely that your friends will have some laying around. \n\nBut for all your file shareing stuff you'll need to share folders. just look in help Start:help and search for file sharing. No biggie...
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Very easy. Do you by any chance have a Usb on your old and new computer. If you do get a cord that has a usb plug on both side's. Then send data over.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nEmail stuff over to other computer.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nget a blank cd or dvd and burn stuff to it then copy it over to other computer.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nMake sure your dvds and cd are RW (rewritable)\n\ni think my computer has a virus\n\nit keeps say if not::!!!!! kinda stuff what should i do
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You can try the FolderShare program.\nFolderShare was recently bought out by Microsoft. On a weird note, Microsoft released FolderShare for free.\n\n\nFolderShare allows you to setup two or more computers to share one synced folder. A change in a file, or adding a new file, will automatically be downloaded to the other computer.\n\n\nAdditional Notes:\nMicrosoft bought out FolderShare and they are currently re-branding it under the Windows Live service. Although this is a "beta" service, it works very well on my computers.
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use a firewire to move them quikly or if you want to do it for a little cheaper you can move the hard drive to the other computer and make it better unless you want both, then use a flash drive to move it in between computers, will take a while, but it is simple to drap the music files from the computer to the flash drive, then the flash drive to the other computer
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put disk in drive and if the folder hasnt automatically opened up, go to my computer and double click on X (x being the CD drive) Drag the files or folder onto the desktop and save it where you want on your PC from there...I recommend that you get yourself a USB flash drive, it's as easy to use as a floppy disk yet more reliable...
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there is no easy way of doing this. you have 2 options. 1.  take you computer to a shop and ask them to transfer you hard drive to DVD or CD. or 2. you can remove the drive from your lap top buy and external hard drive case for a small hard drive (laptop hard drive) install your hard drive into the case and then connect it to your new PC and transfer the files that way.
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If you have the CDs/floppies for your computer's drivers, try those.\n\nIf you don't, download off of the internet from another computer, then put it on a CD or a flash drive, then put it into the original computer that doesn't have internet.
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If both machines have USB ports, transferring files with a jump drive is probably the best method. Jump drives are available for 20 bucks or less and are very useful.
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i believe there is a feature with xp in the start menu called file transfer wizard if you want to keep all your settings etc that may help you
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make a shortcut of the usb drive and add to this folder,\nC:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;Default User&#92;SendTo&#92;
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You need a router.  Any low end router like at Radio Shack will work for you.  Just plug each computer into a LAN port on the router and the WAN port on the router to the ADSL bridge (modem).  You shouldn't even need any setup to share the internet connection.  To transfer files, you'll have to enable Windows File Sharing on each computer.  You'll have the best luck if you disable the firewall on each computer.  Don't worry, the router has a firewall.  Once you've enabled Windows file sharing, put the files you want to copy in the shared folder on the one computer and it will be accessible from each computer.
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there are a few ways.\n1. purchase a CROSSED network cable. (regular network cables are straight-thru). Plug each end into the network jack on each computer. this will allow both computers to connect to each other.\n2. if you connect to the internet with a hub or router, you should be able to plug both computers into it and then share the c drive on your computer so you can access it from the laptop. copy the files you need.\n3. use a software like laplink\n4. usb to usb connection\n\nTo wipe the hard drive on the PC you an either delete all the files or do this:\n\n"If you want to format your drive when XP is installed, please try the following:\n\nSet your BIOS to boot to the CD-Rom or hold down the "F8" key to access the system. Perform the following.\n\n1. Start Computer booting from CD\n2. Choose Recovery Console (R)\n3. At the dos prompt type: "format C:" (without the quotes)\n4. If it asks for the "Administrator Pass Word", Type it in if you have one or just hit "Enter" to continue. If you use a password...\nRemember it. "WRITE IT DONE AND PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE!"\n5. Commands that you can use, format (drive)/ Q (quick) FS/ (File system fat/ntsf)"\n\nI got this from the 2nd link below.
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There are many ways to transfere data. If you have a network hub or switch you can connect both PCs and try it. If not you might wanna use either a ethernet crossover-cable check this out\nhttp://gccprinters.com/support/doc/crossover.html\n\nor you can use a usb computer-computer link\nhttp://www.windowsnetworking.com/j_helmig/usbmain.htm\n\nor finally you can just use a flash drive.
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If both computers are sharing the same network (router) --  I know this works on XP and 2000\n\nOn the old computer: put files to be copied to  the "shared folder". \n\nOn the new computer: Open an explore window, go to "my network places and find the other computer. You should be able to drag the files to the new computer (to a folder or whereever you want it to go)
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if u are connected to the internet then try http://logmein.com u can transfer files for free in the trial period else go for usb flash drives...
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For this answer, I am assuming that you have Windows XP  on all of the computers. If this is the case, you already have the tools that you need. You must simply enable file/folder sharing on each computer. For example, right click on the folder you wish to share and then in the "Sharing" tab you may choose to share the folder. \n\nIn order to share files/folders, on computers, they must all be in the same workgroup. I have included a link to a tutorial in the sources area for you to check out.\n\nI hope that this has been helpful, happy networking!
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Actually, I've heard that using USB cable to connect the 2 pc's to transfer files is not the recommended way of doing so.\n\nIf you have a USB removable flash memory drive, this is THE easiest and fastest way to transfer files from one pc to another (you can buy 1GB flash drive for $30! or why not a USB external Hard Drive for 80GB for $100?).\n\nIf you don't want to buy another accessory, then your other choice is to connect your 2 pc's together by using either a Null Modem Serial Cable or by using Home Networking. Then, use the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard", which is already included in your Windows XP operating system.\n\nBut first you need to connect your two computers together. The EASIEST way to connect is to get a Null Modem Serial Cable (buy at any computer shop and they are cheap), while the FASTER way to transfer files is to use Home Networking (more complex method).\n\nUsing the Serial Cable:\nFirst, make sure both pc's have an available serial port (aka COM port). Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you'll need to buy an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, just pick one of the ports and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will automatically detect the connection later.\n\nHome Networking:\nIf you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you may want to just create a Home network. \nFirst make sure both computers have a Network Interface Card (NIC) or a USB network interface installed. You'll need a network cable and to buy a hub (If you have wireless, you won't need a cable or a hub). Now, run the "Network Setup Wizard" to set up your Home network (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, Communications).\n\nAfter you have decided which method to take, and you have connected both computers, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools). The rest is pretty self-explanatory, but if you do get stuck, here's a link for more help: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx\n(scroll a little down for the relevant section)\n\nGood Luck!