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chris49
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im loooking to buy an external hard drive to transfer files from one pc to a new tower i have, can anyone recommend a hard drive(at least 30 gb) or is there a cheaper alternative to use,
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ciscokid
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if they've both got Ethernet sockets use a cross over cable
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chris49
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would that work because i was thinking last night if i could do that, but yes they both have ethernet sockets
Edited by chris49 (Tue May 30 2006 08:20 AM)
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Yes it will work.
Ethernet Crossover Cable - You first must have an ethernet network interface card (NIC) in both computers to use this method. If you are using ethernet cards with RJ45 jacks (similar to a phone jack but wider), you simply need an RJ45 to RJ45 Category 5 Crossover Cable. Link, Link2
Regarding the "software" side of connecting the computers, you will probably need to assign TCP/IP, NetBUI, or IPX networking protocols to your ethernet network adapter card (found in Start> Settings> Control Panel> Network).
If using the TCP/IP protocol on your network adapter, you will probably need to assign different IP addresses and the same subnet masks to the TCP/IP properties of each computer: Computer 1 could be IP 192.168.0.1 & subnet 255.255.255.0, and Computer 2 could be IP 192.168.0.2 & subnet 255.255.255.0. You might also need to type in the same Workgroup Name in the Identification tab.
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chris49
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i know one pc has an nic card in but how would i check on the other
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Everest or SIW will tell you, or looking round the back of the machine, whichever is easiest to do.
Image of what you are looking for.
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chris49
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ive given up on the NIC card idea, there def a NIC card in my current pc and in the new one im sure there is one too but ill get meself an external drive
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chris49
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can anyone recommend an external HD
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DeadParrot2004
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Why not try something like Acronis to make an image of your current hard drive onto your new hard drive???
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Plenty here, good prices aw well.
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chris49
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thanks
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