X xptowindows7 New Member Joined Jun 28, 2010 Aug 14, 2010 #1 Running W-7 X64 Enterprise, which to Transfer Files from my XP PC . Can I just use USB cable or do I need special Transfer Cables?
Running W-7 X64 Enterprise, which to Transfer Files from my XP PC . Can I just use USB cable or do I need special Transfer Cables?
patcooke Microsoft MVP Staff member Microsoft MVP Joined May 16, 2010 Location North Lincolnshire, England Aug 14, 2010 #2 You could set up an ethernet connection with file sharing or ftp but if the need to transfer files is just a one off job then it would be easier to use an external hard drive.
You could set up an ethernet connection with file sharing or ftp but if the need to transfer files is just a one off job then it would be easier to use an external hard drive.
CommonTater New Member Joined Jul 21, 2010 Aug 14, 2010 #3 You do need a special USB cable that has the inputs and outputs reversed on one end. They're not terribly expensive... F5U279 Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows® 7 Or you can connect your old hard disk into your new computer, take ownership of it and copy your files that way.
You do need a special USB cable that has the inputs and outputs reversed on one end. They're not terribly expensive... F5U279 Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows® 7 Or you can connect your old hard disk into your new computer, take ownership of it and copy your files that way.