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Community weekly poll: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers
- 1/11/06 1:52 PM
file transfer method
by jcsmith - 1/13/06 10:37 AM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
I have an external LS-120 SuperDisk (Imation, 120 MB, floppy compatible drive) for my laptop and an internal LS-120 drive in my desktop. They are real handy for moving large files and the disks are (were) inexpensive and the same size as a floppy. I was very sad to see the format dropped and if anyone has a spare LS-120 drive they aren't using I'd be glad to take it off your hands (phone 925-944-1420). I also have an old 128 MB Smart Media card from a dead camera that works fine for the purpose but is a little less convenient as you must (so they say) use the "safely remove hardware" procedure when you take it out of the slot.
Not really my favorite, my only
by snofoot - 1/13/06 11:09 AM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
I have been trying to transfer data from my old SCSI 8600 Mac to my new G-4. Even though I am linked through eithernet, I find it impossible to link up OS 9.1 with OS 10.4 so I just use a zip drive. Very frusterating. Any suggestions?
Fred
Portable hard drive
by deejaydebi - 1/13/06 1:12 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
I just upgraded to a new laptop and used an 80 GB Seagate stand-alone Hard drive to copy and transfer files. It works via the USB port and showed up as drive E: after plugging it in automatically! It came with software but I never installed it because it worked without it - why chance a conflict?
I will never go back to a Zip, Jazz or tape drive again!
I did have to re-install MS Office and a few other programs - the straight copy/paste transfer didn't work, but my whole family is using this nifty little device now to make full copies of their important data as it is installed as a network drive.
Transfer Data
by phrubin - 1/13/06 1:46 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
I've been keeping most of my data in a file named, simply, Paul which I used to backup on CD-RW.
I've been doing it for years. I've encountered one problem with this method; not all applications that have "data" allow you to locate the data where you please. This makes it hard to remember to backup ALL data.
Nowadays, I backup on a second internal hard drive. I usually wind up placing that drive, or the C: drive in the new machine when transferring.
Paul
Data Transfer
by Ferdron - 1/15/06 5:07 AM In reply to: Transfer Data by phrubinHi Guys
I like using my crossover cable.
It is conveniant, you do not need to open your case.
Some of us have got our cases in an awkward positions.
So a crossover cable works for me.
Transfering data (for inexperienced users)
by tallin - 1/13/06 1:52 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
When I had a new computer built for me a year ago, I paid the makers of my new computer to <databridge> (AUD$82.00) my entire laptop 8GB onto my new desktop. When I booted up the new computer for the first time the old one (OLD HDD) was all there with the files all in the right places, ie documents,photos, etc etc. I downloaded all new software, however the makers of my new computer did put my virus scanner onto my new computer in the workshop for 100% safety for me.
I felt this was the safest thing for me to do as I am not technical and did not want the worry of trying to do it myself.
Transfering Large Files From Old Computer to New Computer
by Swervyn Mervyn - 1/13/06 3:29 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
Hi
I always have at least two (2) hard drives on my computer. The C drive is strictly for Windows platform and all other application software programs and program files. The other Hard Drive is strictly used for "backup" purposes only, including a copy of all files from my operating system CD-ROM. Then whenever I purchase a new computer, I simply install the old hard drive with all my files with no fuss and no time lost. It takes a matter of seconds to install a new Hard Drive.
If someone wanted to transfer all their files from their computer to another location, then a portable Hard Drive like Maxtor One-Touch is the only way to go. Do not trust Windows XP transfer file program or other software programs that promise same result.
Merv
For the Mac User...
by Eric W - 1/13/06 4:18 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
For an entire hard drive worth of stuff, I use Firewire, putting the computer to be moved in Target Disk Mode (Apple+T key at start up). Then it's a matter of running a simple utility program included in OSX, and away you go. Much faster than most LANs.
Or, if smaller, but still large files, then iPod is my second choice.
Eric
Transfering large data between computers
by norton45 - 1/13/06 5:00 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
Have not done it persay, but have transfered data to a CD-R and a CD-RW before I formated the computer to save the material then after the format I loaded the data from the CD to the hard drive. Have also 2 hard drives on computer. Recently found a problem on hard drive. Had a Cd that repaired it (came with new hard drive from seagate). Took the data off the repaired disk and copied it to the new drive. Am keeping the repaired but usable damaged hard drive as a spare just in case I need it in a pinch.
need help to transfer from pc to mac
by a37dragonman - 1/13/06 7:18 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
need an easy way to transprt my itunes file to my ibook. thank you
L A N
by Matt C - 1/13/06 9:11 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
When a network is available, that is my first choice. A 200 gb external hard drive is the second
2 for 1
by rub - 1/14/06 9:29 AM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
I use external HDs for backup. I buy the USB 2.0 cases and put my spare HDs in. Piece of cake to backup\transfer any files I want.
Favorite way to transfer files
by macnut2 - 1/15/06 10:58 AM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
Since I work in the IT department, I find that the thumb drive is the easiest way to transfer files, that is if the computer has a usb port that is accessibe and the security updates have been done on the computer. A 1gb thumb drive can hold a good many files!
Harddisk to harddisk
by biswadeepb - 1/15/06 9:48 PM In reply to: My favorite way to transfer large files between computers by Marc Bennett
I have done it twice and i know it is the best way to do it.
Just plug in the old hard disk to the new computer and transfer all the files in one go from the older harddisk to the new one.
Cheers!!!
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