Re: Question about using USB to connect two computers

From: Richard G. Harper (rgharper_at_email.com)
Date: 07/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:12:23 -0400

What will be available will depend on what USB solution you buy. Since USB
is not supported as a networking device in the same way that FireWire is,
the USB connection cable should also include software to make the
connection. This software will determine how transparent the connection is
between the two computers. 

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"Brandie" <Brandie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:39704280-49DA-4ABB-B3A8-71F10C067CE5@microsoft.com...
>I have two computers, one is XP that has been down for a few months and one 
>has 2000 which I was using full time when the other one was down. The XP is 
>fixed and ready to go but I want to get some info from the 2000 to the XP. 
>Here's the kicker, the XP does not have a floppy drive (that would be too 
>easy, don't ask) and I have since found out that the XP network connection 
>wizard will not work with the 2000. I am considering using a USB connection 
>to connect the two computers. Here's my question, how much and what type of 
>files will I be able to transfer? Example, I have been using Quicken 2003 
>on the 2000, if I connect using a USB will I be able to transfer all my 
>updated information to the XP computer? I'm sorry I'm not very computer 
>savy so I hope this makes sense. If anybody has any suggestions please let 
>me know.
>
> Thanks very much

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