Re: How to transfer files to new computer

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Hi PeterK,

I have been following the instructions from a MS webpages

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/bott_fstw.mspx

But complexity sets in since I have a newer version of Windows XP on my
2-day old DELL than either writer is describing.

I have achieved so far, the Files & Settings Disks (floppy, created with my
new system) which has been inserted in the A:drive of the old computer, a
WIN98 system, and launched. (using FASTwiz.exe on the A:drive)

I have launched the Files & Settings Wizard on the new DELL.

It asks me to go to the OLD computer and "collect my files."

I have an ethernet "crossover" cable, but in order to be with you guys on
the Internet, I have to remove my modem's ethernet to be replaced by the
crossover cable for the "major surgery" of transferring my files to the new
computer. (Now two days into the job and bleary-eyed.)

I have the crossover cable connected between the two ethernet ports,
normally used for my internet connection.

I have selected the "home or small office network," option, and the old
computer says,"The Wizard cannot locate your new computer. Make sure the new
computer is turned on and that your network is working properly." Clearly I
did this with the crossover connection in place, not the modem connection.

My next step is to look into the IP address, which seems to me I went
through right at the beginning. Are the two computers supposed to have the
same, or different, IP addresses?

Anyway, neither computer can "see" the other. Got any ideas for this noobie?

cf


"peterk" wrote:

> You know if all else fails it helps to read the instructions.
> If the program asks for a specific USB cable .........go buy one
> If you wish to use a network cable you will still need a special
> cable.Either way you will need to spend some money to do what you are trying
> to do.
> http://www.homenethelp.com/web/explain/about-ethernet-crossover.asp
> You are looking for a crossover cable that will allow you to connect 2
> computers directly
> peterk

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