Fastest Way To Transfer Files Between 2 Computers?

[dr150]

I want to transfer 1 gb + files between one XP computer and another XP computer at a remote location.

Do I need any torrent software, etc to make this happen?

I want it to be a secure pipeline that only I and the other computer share in which either can scan the hard disk andsubsequently obtain needed files......

 

[JackMDS]

May be this can Help.

How I connect two computers to exchange files?

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[Nithin]

that link is for local networks. try winscp.

actually im not sure if winscp has a server. don't know how.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: Nithin
that link is for local networks. try winscp.

actually im not sure if winscp has a server. don't know how.

Sorry I did not notice the remote issue.

You could try to use a Remote control program like UltraVNC.

UltraVNC has an Integrated File Transfer module.

The default installation of Ultr@VNC is Nor Secure.

Depending on your needs.

Ultr@VNC was designed so that it is very easy to add Free Encryption Module or Open SSH to secure the Transfer.

Link to: Ultr@VNC - Installation, and Settings

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[ktwebb]

the guy wants to transfer data.

If both PC's have broadband (dialup will work as well but not practical given your data requirements) you should be able to run a VPN tunnel from one computer to the other, over the internet. It will be as if the remote PC is on the same network as the local one, with the caveat of reduced throughput vs LAN traffic.

 

[pookguy88]

USB 2.0 HD or 2 1.0gb USB keys
that is the fastest, don't have to rely on networking or anything

 

[Shogun]

Another idea is to set up a secure FTP server on one machine and do it that way.

 

[imported_JFG]

Originally posted by: dr150
I want to transfer 1 gb + files between one XP computer and another XP computer at a remote location.

Do I need any torrent software, etc to make this happen?

I want it to be a secure pipeline that only I and the other computer share in which either can scan the hard disk andsubsequently obtain needed files......

VPN. You may want to encrypt the data, but you will ad tons of overhead.

 

[dashiki]

install iis www.microsoft.com and search. its also on your xp cd. on the host machine and setup an ftp download to the other computer then remove the ftp server thats the best way to do it without getting all crazy about it will be as secure as you need it too since it wont be up that long.

 

[Concillian]

I've never done it with Windows on the server side, but SSH would be the way I'd choose.

You should be able to setup a windows server using free software from here:
http://sshwindows.sourceforge.net/

client would use different software, most popular is winscp:
http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/download.php

The server will have to open port 22 (default SSH port) in their firewall (assuming they are running one) to allow incoming traffic, it would be suggested to close that again after the transfer.

 

[fAlCoNNiAn]

Originally posted by: pookguy88
USB 2.0 HD or 2 1.0gb USB keys
that is the fastest, don't have to rely on networking or anything

agreed, but if you do not have one, and its not too far away, then a crossover cable can be used, thats what i use to transfer large files from my laptop to my desktop and vice versa. network wise, remote desktop is pretty fast, granted you are on a fast network.

 

[ChaosPhoenix]

He's talking about two remote computers, so he'd need 1000's+ feet of crossover cable...