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Transferring Files From Win 95 to Win XP


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I would like to transfer my files from my Windows 95 computer to my Windows XP Computer, what do you think the best way to do this would be?

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how big of files are we talking here??
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Maybe 10gbs?

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:28 PM.

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a com cable sounds good to me! but you should probably wait for another opion, dial-up definatly whouldnt cut it. ( i have dial up)

Edited by Mile Runner, 05 January 2006 - 09:23 PM.

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Thanks for your advice :tazz:

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:25 PM.

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Hello matty3...

Try the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard on the XP machine. It will walk you through the whole process.

To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

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Thanks wannabe1

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:25 PM.

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Whoops, double post.

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:26 PM.

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i whould suggest cleaning it first before the transfer. go to the malware forum, get a clean bill of health and then transfer the file
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Okay :tazz:

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:28 PM.

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Sorry, double post.

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:28 PM.

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Howdy matty3...

Because networking is not really our forte', you might get more accurate assistance in the Networking Forum...there's some folks over there that are pretty sharp. Start a topic there and see what happens... :tazz:

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Thanks, doing that now :tazz:

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:27 PM.

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This topic will stay open...knowing this bunch, you're bound to get plenty of opinions. :tazz:

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Problem solved, thanks :tazz:

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:27 PM.

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