OT] How to transfer data from one computer to another.?

Can't you use a Memory Stick as a transfer medium?

I would suggest that a USB memory stick is probably the best solution.

Chris

Many thanks, I should have thought of that before. Problem solved. Thanks again Don

Assuming they're not networked, you can buy a USB to USB link (special cable) with software for not a lot. Do a Google for USB network link.

USB stick is the easiest mate.

copy from one to stick, and from stick to other.

Seems like it's too late for this suggestion, but in case of future need here it is.

My first thought was to go to the manufacturer's website to find if it is available for download. If so, simply download to whichever machine(s) you wish. This is particularly sensible as sometimes the downloadable version is more up-to-date than the one supplied on CD.

Other options for future reference: if they both have wireless networking, then either have them join the same network or have one create an adhoc network the other can join. From them on you can use windows file sharing to make the optical drive of one machine visible to the other.

If they have ethernet ports, same again - either both connected to two pots on a hub/switch/router etc, or directly to each other using amn ethernet "crossover" cable.

Get yourself a IDE/SATA to usb interface adaptor, and then plug an external CD drive etc into the laptop without one, or even use it to temporarily mount one machines hard drive on the other.

I would just say the USB to USB link (mine's called PC-Linq) works pretty well with no faffing about - assuming both computers are close enough together.

The software opens up two windows - one for each computer - each window having a sort of 'my computer' in the side window which allows you to select anything in the main window then simply drag and drop between them. Much faster than using a USB stick.

Surprised no one mentioned one of these

In article , TMC scribeth thus

I presume that both units have Ethernet ports thereon?.

If so couple of CAT 5 cables and a cheap port or switch more than likely the ADSL router has a few ports on it, arrange the sharing put both units in the same workgroup, and switch those folders you want on and job done:)...

In message , TMC writes

Maybe its because it's a hulking great lump of mechanical scrap compared with a USB stick which you could prolly get for a fiver