cable method fro transffering data in Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Question

I bought a new Dell Dimension Desktop and want to transfer data from old Dell Windows 98 to new. In the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard on new Dell the 'cable' method is not highlighted. It is highlighted in Windows 98. Does anyone know what to do? I have to much data to load onto disks. I also bought AlohaBob sftware but it clahes with Windows 98 explorer. I get a fatal error.

tgsmith · Answer

Kure,

I assume you have ethernet card in Win98 computer.To use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard, you need to get a Crossover Ethernet Cable (available at Office Depot, Circuit City, etc.). Connect one end to the Win98 computer. Other end to new Dell. Setup both machines (Dell first). Start File and Settings Transfer Wizard. Create Netsetup floppy disk when prompted. Install Netsetup on Win98 computer. You will be asked if this is new or old computer. Follow instructions for each.

If you have an existing Ethernet hub, you can use regular Ethernet cables and plug each computer into the hub.

Tony

Message Edited by tgsmith on 01-02-2006 11:13 AM

Jim Hardin · Answer

Method I use is to simply remove the HD from the old PC, jumper it as cable select and put it in the new PC. Then just copy files as needed.

tgsmith · Answer

Good point, Jim.  Great for a one-time transfer.  In fact, it's the method I used to move my old Win98 hard drive to a folder on my Dell.  Allowed a leisurely transfer of data located in Program Files subdirectories and various utility programs in my Drivers folder.  Thanks. Tony

kure · Answer

I set up a home network between the two computers and then used the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard and it worked well. Thanks

tgsmith · Answer

Sassycat, As I told Kure, you can use standard ethernet patch cables through a hub/router.  DSL normally uses a standard patch cable. If your DSL is also a router (i.e., you can connect two or more computers with ethernet patch cables) you can connect each computer to the router portion and use the method I described.  To directly connect the two computers together, you will need a crossover patch cable.  If you hold the two ends of the Ethernet cable side by side with the contacts facing towards you and cable hanging down, you will see that the wire colors match pin for pin.  Assume pin 1 is on the left. Pin 8 on right.  On a crossover cable the wires on Pins 1 & 2 and on pins 3 & 6 crossover (swap pins) from one end to the other.  Pins 4,5,7 & 8 remain the same. Crossover cables (often labelled X-over) are carried by Office Depot, Office Max, Circuit City, Best Buy, etc.  Radio Shack basically sells cell phones nowadays, but  may have crossover cables in stock or can order one for you.   Tony

Sassycat47 · Answer

Hi--maybe your answer will also help my problems transferring data from a win98 machine. Have been tring to use a flash drive for a couple days--and many emails--with no avail. When I went to dsl from dialup, I needed to install a net card in the old machine and hook that up with a yellow wire to the dsl modem. The modem did say ethernet when it was plugged in. Do you think this would work if I hooked the old net card to the new dell and follow your suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.

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