Lap top to pc

[LabanB]

Hi,

I need to connect my lap top (dell 2nd hand so no XP disc) to my pc in order to transfer files from lt to pc. How do I do this?


Cheers

Bill

[Bjs]

Needs more specifics

There are a few ways of transfering data between systems

A: Basic network
B: Flash drive / external hard drive
C: cd/dvd (depending on availability of burner) (I use a usb external)
D: A drive adapter (to connect laptop drive to pc system) (some disassembly required)

You choose which is the most applicable and easiest method

[Guru Sonic]

Also, PC to PC USB transfer cable, like this:

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BLU-USB20-DL&cat=CBL&cpc=CBLbsc

It assumes that you have functional USB ports, perferably 2.0. I have used it with 1.1 ports but we are talking a long transfer time them.

Hope this helps!

[AlanHK]

Occasional use, for files up to 1 or so GB, a USB thumb drive is convenient. If you're doing it regularly, you should do it via the network -- ethernet cable or Wifi, takes bit longer to set up, but then is painless.

[guns1inger]

If both have firewire ports, which now a common feature for both desktops and laptops, you can run a firewire network between the two.

The USB transfer cables are also very good.

[LabanB]

Hi All,

Cheers for the replies.

I've tried ethernet cable and to set up a basic network, but the 2nd hand lt doesn't have XP disc, and the pc doesn't seem to find the lt.

I'll give the usb cable ago when I can get my hands on one.

Cheers again.

Bill

[guns1inger]

I've tried ethernet cable and to set up a basic network, but the 2nd hand lt doesn't have XP disc, and the pc doesn't seem to find the lt.

To be honest, I have no idea what you are trying to say with that sentence, however if you are trying to connect two PCs directly with ethernet you may need to use a crossover cable, not a standard ethernet cable. These are wired differently to a standard cable.

[LabanB]

Hi GS,

I've tried to use the ethernet cable which connects me to the internet between the two computers. The main computer, pc, seems unable to find the lt.

Again, I think I'll try the usb cable when I can.

Cheers

Bill

[yoda313]

As guns1inger mentioned there are different types of ethernet cables. The ones that hook a computer to a broadband modem are patch cables (generally). In order to hook up a pc to pc through lan cables without a router you need a "crossover" cable. As mentioned previously they are wired differently so they can talk to each other without a router.