I think this is a software problem, but it is rooted in hardware issues.  I would like to move files from my old computer to my new one; both are running Windows XP.  There is a file transfer wizard in XP; however, it wants to use serial ports.  My new Dell doesn't have any of those.  I did buy a USB - serial cable; however, the software didn't locate the ports and I couldnt find them 'manually'.  There are USB ports on the old computer; but I didn't find any USB cables with the correct plugs.  The old computer does not write to CD disks; using 3.5 floppies would take forever.

 

Any suggestions?  Thanks!