re:How to add a new computer to network to transfer data

13 Oct 2006 5:57 PM

heyjudefl1

My husband was the computer guru in my family but he died 8 weeks ago. I
just received a new XPS 410 E 6300 to replace his 8400 that was not running
properly. I have my 8300 and his 8400 networked together. I need to
transfer from the old computer to new computer but I think I have to add new
one to network first. I am so lost and don't know where to begin. I also
have to get the old one back to Dell in 2 weeks. Can someone please help me
in very simple language. I want to save his information and get it set up
the way it was when he did it.

13 Oct 2006 6:37 PM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi

Sorry for your lose.

You can network two computers to share files,
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

You cannot transfer Applications and Programs; you can only transfer
informational files (like music, documents, and pic.). Some configuration
and settings can be transfered as well by a professional person who knows
well the issues involved.

You do not need the go back two weeks ago; the files are on the hard drive
regardless of the date.

If the content of the old computer is important, you should seek
professional help, given you level of knowledge you might loose valuable
information.

Jack (MVP-Networking).

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"heyjudefl1" <heyjude***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:32C28568-E134-4CBF-B876-8C240F5D5B60@microsoft.com...
> My husband was the computer guru in my family but he died 8 weeks ago. I
> just received a new XPS 410 E 6300 to replace his 8400 that was not
> running
> properly. I have my 8300 and his 8400 networked together. I need to
> transfer from the old computer to new computer but I think I have to add
> new
> one to network first. I am so lost and don't know where to begin. I also
> have to get the old one back to Dell in 2 weeks. Can someone please help
> me
> in very simple language. I want to save his information and get it set up
> the way it was when he did it.

13 Oct 2006 6:38 PM

AricC

How much data is there to transfer? There are other methods that may
be easier to use than adding it to a network. Also, is this a home
network? Please give some more parameters. Sorry about your loss.
Aric

13 Oct 2006 6:48 PM

AricC

You should consider backing up the files to a CD or DVD.

14 Oct 2006 1:32 PM

***** charles

"heyjudefl1" <heyjude***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:32C28568-E134-4CBF-B876-8C240F5D5B60@microsoft.com...
> My husband was the computer guru in my family but he died 8 weeks ago. I
> just received a new XPS 410 E 6300 to replace his 8400 that was not
running
> properly. I have my 8300 and his 8400 networked together. I need to
> transfer from the old computer to new computer but I think I have to add
new
> one to network first. I am so lost and don't know where to begin. I also
> have to get the old one back to Dell in 2 weeks. Can someone please help
me
> in very simple language. I want to save his information and get it set up
> the way it was when he did it.

Hire someone who knows what he/she is doing. It shouldn't take more
than a half a day..

later,
charles....