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File transfer to new computer
Name: thewolfe Date: March 1, 2002 at 17:19:36 Pacific
Comment:
I just purchased on new computer with a Windows XP. I now want to transfer some of my files from the old computer to the new one. The old computer is running Windows 98. It has no zip drive or CD rewritable. Also, neither computer has a Nic card.
I see something in the XP about connecting the computers together for file transfer.
Can I transfer files by just connecting the two computers with a cable? If so, what kind of a cable do I need to buy?
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