Mark Miwurdz

I pushed the button on a new PC which arrives on Wednesday. As I see it, there's 2 ways I can move my data over:

- Use the LaCie backup device I use to populate the new disc
- Take out the D: drive from the old machine and slave it in to move everything across

Has either method got any particular merits?

The one thing that is bothering me is getting mine and the family's e-mails across. Both PCs use Outlook Express but I'm not sure what file to look for. I know the enterprise edition of Outlook uses .pst folders but what does Express use?

TIA

Cheers
Kav

BlkKnight

Outlook express is a "drag n drop" (of the data files) if going from a similar version.

I do believe it has an import (but not an export) function as well.

(Firebird user here)

LaCie? I'd use an external HD if you have one. If not just dumping your old HD in should work fine (as long as your boot priority is set up correctly).

subaruian

iTrader: (4)

hi just to let you know outlook express has a export feature for messages and address book

WRX_Dazza

i thought there was a bit of software called "transfer my pc" or something

WRX_Dazza

Laplink® Software - PCmover - Overview

JackClark

Files and settings transfer wizard, somewhere on the start menu, worked for me a while ago.

All Torque

Dont know how this works but heard about it a lot on Talksport, gotomypc.com you then can access your old PC on any other PC. As I say don`t know if you can get the files you need then but its a months free trial.

Mark Miwurdz

Thanks all!

Jack - I found the utility you were on about. Do you know if it's possible to connect 2 PCs together using a CAT5 cable and internal 10/100 ethernet cards? Is that the method you used?

Cheers
Kav

Figment

Yes you can - use a Crossover cable if you're connecting PC-PC, use a straight through cable if connecting to a hub/router.

Dracoro

3rd option:
Copy files over across your home network (if you have one of course!)

Mark Miwurdz

Cheers all

Figment - I've got an ADSL wireless router with 3 spare ports (CAT5). If I plug in the new PC to the router, will both PCs be able to 'see' each other? Any upside to doing it this way rather than PC-to-PC?

Cheers
Kav