File Transfer Question

[Panthur]

Hey, basic question....What is the best way to transfer(not move but copy) a fairly large folder of video's from my desktop to my laptop?
Both are running Win 7. ( not sure if I have my computers set up in my home network or not ). Thank you in advance.

 

[dfuze]

I would suggest networking the two computers and transfer them across to the laptop

To see if they are on the same network, they should have the same network domain name

 

[corkyg]

If you don't have a net set up, you can also move them via a "sneaker" net, i.e., a high capacity thumb drive. Another option is a crossover cable between the two machines' Ethernet potrs.

 

[RebateMonger]

The least amount of worry and work is to use Ethernet networking. If both PCs have Gigabit network ports, you can even hook them up with a standard CAT 5e or CAT 6 patch cable with no need for a switch in between.

 

[Panthur]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[rudeguy]

I'm doing this wirelessly right now from one desktop to another. 90 gigs has taken over 18 hours so far