Transfer Cables


  1. xptowindows7
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    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?
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  3. zigzag3143
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    xptowindows7 said:
    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?

    Need more info. Are you transferring just data or are you looking to import XP and dual boot. Are both the same version (32bit or 64bit)?


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  4. bobkn
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    xptowindows7 said:
    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?
    Look for the Easy Transfer Cable under Win7 Help & Support.

    Microsoft claims that you can't use an ordinary USB cable.
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  6. xptowindows7
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    zigzag3143 said:
    xptowindows7 said:
    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?

    Need more info. Are you transferring just data or are you looking to import XP and dual boot. Are both the same version (32bit or 64bit)?


    Ken
    Have a 32 bit XP, and I wish to transfer Movies either in the .rar format or Video Farmat[ .avi,RMVB...
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  7. xptowindows7
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    bobkn said:
    xptowindows7 said:
    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?
    Look for the Easy Transfer Cable under Win7 Help & Support.

    Microsoft claims that you can't use an ordinary USB cable.
    Why I ask, is that I saw this Ad. on Craiglist,someone selling this Transfer Cable:

    Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 7


    This is complete, in the original ziplock, with software and instructions. Retails for $39.99

    Item 805645Model F5U279 Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows® 7

    •Designed specifically for Windows Easy Transfer utility from Microsoft
    •Migrate Easily and Quickly
    •Improved Software, Interface and User Experience from Microsoft
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  8. bobkn
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    You'd need a USB bridge cable:

    Connecting Two PCs Using a USB-USB Cable | Hardware Secrets

    They don't seem to be readily available (based on not finding them at Newegg).

    It might be more practical to use an Ethernet connection. (Two Ethernet cables plus a hub.)
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  10. myzr7
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    I would not spend money on transfer cables when you can buy a external usb drive for less than fifty bucks. You can then transfer your files to your new pc. And you would have a useful device to use later on for something like back up or simply more storage for data.
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  11. xptowindows7
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    myzr7 said:
    I would not spend money on transfer cables when you can buy a external usb drive for less than fifty bucks. You can then transfer your files to your new pc. And you would have a useful device to use later on for something like back up or simply more storage for data.
    I have many External USB Drives, but I really want to transfer directly from [[b] 32 Biy XP machine to the X64,W-7 Enterprise.
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