Moving files from laptop to desktop

[ryoanji]

I have Win 2K on laptop and XP on desktop

 

[Joemonkey]

how many files and how large? Does the laptop have a CD burner? DVD burner? Ethernet port?

 

[ryoanji]

About 5G. No CDRW, so I guess the easiest should be to trasfer them through Ethernet cards. There should be some roundabout route of assigning both PCs certain IPs so they will recognize each other as a network, but is there something easier?

Many thanks,
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[Cares]

Why don't you just network them and transfer them? Usually I just have them on the same network and use AIM and "Send File" or "Send Directory" over.

 

[ryoanji]

Networking is fine, but I just do not know how to do it. Could you elaborate pls?

 

[DnetMHZ]

The easiest way would be to share a directory on the desktop then just copy and paste the files from the laptop to that share.

There are many threads in the OS & Networking forums about setting up file shares

 

[ryoanji]

Thanks a lot!

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: ryoanji
Thanks a lot!

Also, if you want to connect both systems directly using a cable (no hub, router, or switch), then you'll need a crossover cable. A standard CAT5 cable won't work.

Check out EZLAN for networking help if you need it.

 

[ryoanji]

That linky is very useful, thanks!

 

[alm4rr]

I used a crossover ethernet cable - just plug both ends into computers, turn on file sharing and you'll be ready in @ 5 mins