Da Pirates Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hello, I plan on getting a new PC in december, but on this computer I have a 17 GB music folder. I'm not paying $100 for a flash drive that holds 17GB. Is there any invention that allows me to transfer large items like that between computers? BR BR BR? HUEHUEHEUEHUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konzserwas Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 How old is your current computer? Best idea would be to simply insert old hard drive into new pc, but it's likely to have different connector :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Pirates Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 like 1.5 years BR BR BR? HUEHUEHEUEHUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto_the_Phoenix Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Provided that you can hook both machines up at the same time, plug the both of them into your router and do file transfers in Windows. If not, invest in an external hard drive -- they're not expensive nowadays, and they can really be a lifesaver in the long run. Linux User/Enthusiast | Full-Stack Software Engineer | Stack Overflow Member | GIMP User...Alright, the Elf City update lured me back to RS over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konzserwas Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hm.. :? it might any of them :| do you mind opening up your pc and looking at the hard drive? [hide=pic][/hide] does it look like the top one or the bottom one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Pirates Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 opening up your pc and looking at the hard drive? [bleep] no! BR BR BR? HUEHUEHEUEHUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto_the_Phoenix Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hm.. :? it might any of them :| do you mind opening up your pc and looking at the hard drive? [hide=pic][/hide] does it look like the top one or the bottom one? Question: Why are you going to make him jump through fiery hoops? Most people aren't comfortable with opening their machines up, so just go with an easier alternative. Linux User/Enthusiast | Full-Stack Software Engineer | Stack Overflow Member | GIMP User...Alright, the Elf City update lured me back to RS over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konzserwas Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 In that case you won't be using my idea nevermind the type of your hard drive :twss: Do what makoto said. just a note: if you have a cross-linked (or however it's called) LAN cable, you can do it without a router, just connecting one pc to another one answer to teh question: yeah, but there are people (including myself) who are more comfortable with opening their machines up, than with setting up LAN's :D now that we know which type he is, we can stick to one idea ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareJonsson Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Get yourself a £1 UTP crossover cable, plug one PC directly into the other, share out your music folder on the new PC and copy all the files that way. But to be honest, I would remove the hard drive from the old machine then plug it into the new PC and copy the files, because it's quicker. But then again, I'm a professional and know exactly what I'm doing. so if you're a bit wary about removing hardware from your old PC, don't do it. If you zap the controller on your old hard drive you will likely loose all that lovely data. [Assist-X] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You could jsut a network those 2 computers togather and transfer that folder. It will take a good bit of time depending on the speed or your router or switch you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracion1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 As Clare suggested, the crossover cable would be the easiest way to do it; although, if you want to get one, an external hard drive is quite good to. Works like a USB stick, except instead of a small stick of flash memory you have a big hard drive instead. As an example, a 60GB one costs about £35 (About US$60), although you can easily get ones as big as 2TB (1TB = 1024GB) if you want to spend a bit more. Like a usb stick these will draw power from the computer, though the larger ones also tend need to be plugged into a wall socket. It's also useful if you need/want to keep a safe backup for files. "In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareJonsson Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 There's another good point, I am guessing you currently don't have any form of backup? Question: What would happen if your current HDD died? Answer: You would loose the lot! Think about it for a second, everything on that PC, GONE FOREVER! Get an external USB hard drive not only to move the data, but for backup purposes. I have had too many students at our door crying their eyes out because their hard drive died and they had no form of backup. And they always said the same thing "I never thought it would happen to me." It's not worth the risk. [Assist-X] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Pirates Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Answer: You would loose the lot! Think about it for a second, everything on that PC, GONE FOREVER! I am man I don't need protection, besides it has happened before BR BR BR? HUEHUEHEUEHUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareJonsson Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Answer: You would loose the lot! Think about it for a second, everything on that PC, GONE FOREVER! I am man I don't need protection, besides it has happened before You lost everything before? How fun! [Assist-X] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I am man I don't need protection, besides it has happened before Heh that is what you say now. When your hard drive crashes your pry hide in the corner cry. I also see where you were try to take the conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDACTED Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I would actually go for a Ex-Drive. Not only can you then transfer the files, but you also have it there to backup onto. So it will last longer than just having to move your 17GB music folder. If you really think you don't need backups (Which is a foolish statement... no offence), then just get yourself a cross-over cable. The cheaper alternative. and if you want to be slower, you could even try DVD's :) Stephen Hawking is now a honorary member of the Runecrafting Guild. He was also given a free sex change from the Make-over Mage. off topic but woot im in 2 peoples siggys >.>Make that 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisc6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I bought an external hardrive, Seagate 120gb and i think its worth the money just for the piece of mind it brings.It also works as a device for transferring large files which is great for the situation your in.And at least teh seagate i use has some built in software taht turns it into a media centre database, my EHD has this visual mode available which makes it look like the netflix interface(i dont use it though :P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I, too, have an external hard drive, (750Gb for $200 CAD, even cheaper now I think), and I can say I love it, and it has saved me when I had to do a recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrash-boy Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 go for the external hard drive. It doesn't have to be the latest most expensive best looking thing in the world, a good quality one of whatever size would do. Also saying you dont need backups is just the stupidest thing ive ever heard. no matter how "man" you are you are it doesn't mean you going to stop your hard drive dieing with your big "manly" powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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