On 06/10/2006 "Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
>I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
>files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
>my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
>via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
>one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
>box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
>drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
>with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>Eddie G
>

> YES!  As long as you correctly set up a home network (same workgroup, file and
> printer sharing and firewall setting) between both PCs.  Each must be on the
> same IP sub net to this to be easy.
>
>
> PC 1:  192.168.1.100
> PC 2:  192.168.1.101
>
> Linksys router:  192.168.1.1
>
>
>
> On 06/10/2006 "Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
> >I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
> >files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
> >my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
> >via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
> >one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
> >box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
> >drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
> >with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
> >
> >Thanks!!
> >
> >Eddie G
> >
>
> --
> ---
>
> Y.

> Thanks...Since I'm new to this I have no idea what an "IP sub net" is.
> Can you refer me to a link that explains all of this in easy to
> understand language?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Eddie
>
> Yves Leclerc wrote:
>> YES!  As long as you correctly set up a home network (same workgroup, file and
>> printer sharing and firewall setting) between both PCs.  Each must be on the
>> same IP sub net to this to be easy.
>>
>>
>> PC 1:  192.168.1.100
>> PC 2:  192.168.1.101
>>
>> Linksys router:  192.168.1.1
>>
>>
>>
>> On 06/10/2006 "Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
>>> I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
>>> files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
>>> my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
>>> via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
>>> one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
>>> box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
>>> drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
>>> with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
>>>
>>> Thanks!!
>>>
>>> Eddie G
>>>
>> --
>> ---
>>
>> Y.
>

> Eddie G wrote:
> > Thanks...Since I'm new to this I have no idea what an "IP sub net" is.
> > Can you refer me to a link that explains all of this in easy to
> > understand language?
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > Eddie
> >
> > Yves Leclerc wrote:
> >> YES!  As long as you correctly set up a home network (same workgroup, file and
> >> printer sharing and firewall setting) between both PCs.  Each must be on the
> >> same IP sub net to this to be easy.
> >>
> >>
> >> PC 1:  192.168.1.100
> >> PC 2:  192.168.1.101
> >>
> >> Linksys router:  192.168.1.1
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 06/10/2006 "Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
> >>> I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
> >>> files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
> >>> my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
> >>> via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
> >>> one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
> >>> box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
> >>> drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
> >>> with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks!!
> >>>
> >>> Eddie G
> >>>
> >> --
> >> ---
> >>
> >> Y.
> >
> See if this helps:
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/samesubnet.htm
> (this article also links to a more comprehensive MS KB article called
> "Understanding TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics")

>>>> I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
>>>> files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
>>>> my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
>>>> via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
>>>> one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
>>>> box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
>>>> drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
>>>> with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!!
>>>>
>>>> Eddie G
>
>>> YES!  As long as you correctly set up a home network (same workgroup, file and
>>> printer sharing and firewall setting) between both PCs.  Each must be on the
>>> same IP sub net to this to be easy.
>>>
>>> PC 1:  192.168.1.100
>>> PC 2:  192.168.1.101
>>>
>>> Linksys router:  192.168.1.1
>>
>> Thanks...Since I'm new to this I have no idea what an "IP sub net" is.
>> Can you refer me to a link that explains all of this in easy to
>> understand language?
>
>See if this helps:
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/samesubnet.htm
>(this article also links to a more comprehensive MS KB article called
>"Understanding TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics")

> In article <1160160302.195536.199***@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
> "Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
> >I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
> >files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
> >my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
> >via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
> >one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
> >box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
> >drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
> >with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
> >
> >Thanks!!
> >
> >Eddie G
>
> Yes, you can transfer files wirelessly.  However, I recommend using a
> wired network connection, which typically transfers files 10-30 times
> faster than a wireless connection.
>
> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
> Communications) on each computer.  If the Wizard detects the router's
> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that.  Otherwise, tell the
> Wizard that the computer connects to the Internet through a
> residential gateway.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

"Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote in message
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>
> Steve Winograd [MVP] wrote:
>> In article <1160160302.195536.199***@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
>> "Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
>> >I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
>> >files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
>> >my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
>> >via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
>> >one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
>> >box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
>> >drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
>> >with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
>> >
>> >Thanks!!
>> >
>> >Eddie G
>>
>> Yes, you can transfer files wirelessly.  However, I recommend using a
>> wired network connection, which typically transfers files 10-30 times
>> faster than a wireless connection.
>>
>> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
>> Communications) on each computer.  If the Wizard detects the router's
>> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that.  Otherwise, tell the
>> Wizard that the computer connects to the Internet through a
>> residential gateway.
>> --
>> Best Wishes,
>> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Now that sounds easy!  If I use wired are the directions the same as
> for the Network Setup Wizard?  Right now the 2 machines are in the same
> room so I can use wired for this, but would prefer NOT to have a wire
> running across the room so I can go to wireless after the transfer.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Eddie G
>

"Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote:
>> >I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
>> >files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
>> >my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
>> >via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
>> >one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
>> >box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
>> >drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
>> >with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
>>
>> Yes, you can transfer files wirelessly.  However, I recommend using a
>> wired network connection, which typically transfers files 10-30 times
>> faster than a wireless connection.
>>
>> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
>> Communications) on each computer.  If the Wizard detects the router's
>> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that.  Otherwise, tell the
>> Wizard that the computer connects to the Internet through a
>> residential gateway.
>
>Now that sounds easy!  If I use wired are the directions the same as
>for the Network Setup Wizard?  Right now the 2 machines are in the same
>room so I can use wired for this, but would prefer NOT to have a wire
>running across the room so I can go to wireless after the transfer.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>Eddie G

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>I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
> files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer.  After
> my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
> via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
> one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
> box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
> drive back into the old box?  The total back up is about 12 files each
> with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Eddie G
>

"Eddie G" <egoldb***@amh.org> wrote in message
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>
> AJR wrote:
>> Eddie G - long post - I think the responses may have "drifted" from, what
>> I
>> assume, "Eddie G" is the transfer of files and settings from the old to
>> the
>> new via the FAST.
>> It may be more involved than just transfering files. FAST is a specific
>> function utility and to the best of my knowledge, requires it to be "run"
>> on
>> the new computer to "restore" the files and settings that were "copied"
>> from
>> the old computer.
>> It may be that , on the new computer, it will provide the option of
>> accessng
>> theHD.
>
> Well, what I really mean is from the new build using the FAST restore
> to transfer the backed-up files/settings from the old machine.  It's
> still a file transfer, isn't it?
>