transferring files from one computer to another

vaulsey · 27 Dec 2012 at 13:56

transferring files from one computer to another which is the best way, i cannot use port hard drive, flash, dvd rw. as i do not have any i need to know how to do over a network or by connecting the computer to my main computer ect. :confused:

Malt_Vinegar · 27 Dec 2012 at 13:59

USB flash drive
or
Put them on the same network, and use a shared folder.
or
Hard disk transplant
or
dropbox

Some ideas for you!

Paul11 · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:01

depends on the size of the files

small files, just use dropbox

large files, network the two computers

vaulsey · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:01

ive tried putting them on same network my main pc doesnt seem to pick the laptop up plugged in by adsl to router???? any ideas as to why...

Pawnless Endgame · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:01

What OS are the 2 machines? We need to know as file sharing for Vista/7 is very different from XP.

Amnesia · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:01

usb ?
put them on the same network

x over cable...i think u need for a direct connect from network card to network card.

vaulsey · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:03

vaulsey · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:10

i can now pick it up but cant access it for some reason however my laptop can access my main computer.

gillywibble · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:13

Just piggy back one drive onto the other machine.

SourChipmunk · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:23

Is this a one-time transfer or is this something you want to do on a normal basis?

You can set up a user account for the second system, and set up a shared folder. There are many articles on how to do this. As long as both 'puters are on the same network segment so they can actually talk to eachother, (and you already said both are running Win7), it should be a piece of cake.

Here is a good overview: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/File-sharing-essentials

kirbz · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:28

Does it not ask for a user name and password when you access the computer? You could right click to folders you want transferring and select sharing.

Deleted member 77746 · 27 Dec 2012 at 15:25

Buy or borrow an external HDD.

Mitzy · 27 Dec 2012 at 15:35

Configure your home group and shared folders on both machines.

Hint: in every folder or library there is a button near the top which gives you share options, have fun. It shouldn't take more than 2 minutes to sort tbh.