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Catt,
Good luck and keep having fun.
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In news:4FF540BB-D57F-4DA2-B231-F370090AEAAB@microsoft.com,
Catt <Catt@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Thank you Mr. Vogel, I read each link carefully. From what I learned it
> appears that the best way to transfer is through a network with ethernet.
> So I'll hook my new laptop into the network and use the FAST system.
> Thanks for the comprehensive reply.
> Catt
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
>> Catt,
>>
>> Actually, Gary Woodruff MVP, wrote the article.
>>
>>
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm
>> [[What’s New in SP2?
>> The only visible difference and change in capability is in the step where
>> you select a transfer method. You now have a fourth option called
>> “Home or small office network – A network is the best way to
>> transfer large amounts of data.�
>>
>> This is essentially the same as a direct cable transfer except that the
>> wizard goes out and confirms that the other computer is available, asks
>> you to confirm which computer you wish to transfer to, and then does the
>> collection and transfer. If your new computer is not visible via the
>> network you will get an error that says, “The wizard cannot locate
>> your new computer. Make sure the new computer is turned on and that your
>> network is working properly.�]]
>>
>> “Home or Small Network� Option Is Unavailable in the Files & Settings
>> Transfer Wizard
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=301999
>>
>> See this...
>>
>> [[There was little to do except tidy up the workspace, install a USB
>> Ethernet adapter on the old computer, plug in a hub, and connect Ethernet
>> cables from each computer to the hub. (With only two computers, he could
>> have used a crossover cable to connect the two machines instead of a hub,
>> but because I planned to plug my laptop in as well, a hub was the best
>> choice.) Thirty–nine minutes later, he saw the Windows XP desktop for
>> the first time. He was amazed!]]
>> The Ultimate Warp Speed Upgrade: Installing Windows XP
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/bowman_august20.mspx
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news
12F190B-1FBC-4C8E-9F2F-878480956BBF@microsoft.com,
>> Catt <Catt@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> No I didn't miss that. But I think you're missing the fact that the
>>> documentation only mentions the use of a serial cable here is the quote
>>> from the site.."“Direct Cable� means via serial port, which
>>> will be very, very slow. Use this at the risk of many very frustrating
>>> hours of waiting, since F.A.S.T. data (.dat) files can be very large."
>>> So the choices are floppies, cd's or Serial cable." There is no mention
>>> of USB cables and I believe that F.A.S.T does not support it. Since I
>>> can't ask Mr. Eshelman a question I'm asking the group. I don't want to
>>> get in the middle of using FAST and find out I can't use it to transfer
>>> Files and Settings. So back to my original question...can someone tell
>>> me
>>> yes or no if I can use a USB crossover cable to transfer files and
>>> settings with FAST. If yes, I'm OK. If no am I down to using CD's?
>>> Thanks, Catt
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Steve N." wrote:
>>>
>>>> Catt wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks, I went and read all about FAST on Mr. Eshelman's site but
>>>>> still have a question and I can't find where its covered in the AUMha
>>>>> site.... Why can't I network the two PC's (in this case desktop to
>>>>> laptop) and use an ethernet crossover cable instead of making all of
>>>>> those CD's??? According to Mr Eshelman the Serial/Serial cable is
>>>>> slow and apparently thats the only choice when you use FAST. I find
>>>>> it baffling that FAST doesn't work with USB to USB or Ethernet to
>>>>> Ethernet. Am I missing something???
>>>>> Thanks, Catt
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> You've apparently missed reading this part:
>>>>
>>>> "Best of all, if you have a network set up with drive space available
>>>> on another computer, use the “Other� option and save the
>>>> F.A.S.T. data file across your network to a hard drive on another
>>>> computer. "
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Start | All Programs (or Programs) | Accessories | System Tools |
>>>>>> Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
>>>>>>
>>>>>> migwiz.exe = Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Files and Settings Transfer Wizard...
>>>>>> Start | Run | Type: migwiz | OK
>>>>>>
>>>>>> File & Settings Transfer Wizard
>>>>>>
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In news:83A22E43-F8CE-4476-A509-A315A8635BE8@microsoft.com,
>>>>>> Catt <Catt@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From searching and reading past posts I've come to the following
>>>>>>> conclusion and would like someone to verify please... The best way
>>>>>>> to transfer all pertinent data to a new pc (both with Windows XP
>>>>>>> home version) is to
>>>>>>> Load all programs in with original software CD's then,
>>>>>>> Use the "File Transfer Wizard" found in the help/support section to
>>>>>>> transfer all the files and folders. Correct?
>>>>>>> I assume I can use a crossover usb cable with the "Wizard" ????
>>>>>>> Is there a way to get to the File Transfer Wizard without going to
>>>>>>> help support and typing in File Transfer in the search bar?
>>>>>>> Sorry, guess its more than a quick single question. I just want to
>>>>>>> get my ducks in a row before I get a new PC.
>>>>>>> Thanks, Catt
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