Transfering from one computer to another.

[killerman]

Hello there,

I have just bought a new computer and want to transfer all the music etc from my old one, can anyone tell me the best software currently available that will enable me to do this.

Many Thanks

[plowter]

neildownx offers many words of wisdom, as always.

Could I suggest you go to your old PC and work out how much data you need to transfer. 10Mb, 100Mb, 10Gb or whatever?

If you don't have a lot of data you could use a USB memory stick. You can pick up a branded 4Gb memory stick for less than �20.

You copy data from the old PC to the memory stick. Transfer the memory stick to the new PC. Then transfer the files from the memory stick to the new PC. Delete the files from the memory stick. Repeat as necessary. 10Gb would take three goes to transfer all the files.

The memory stick can, of course, be used umpteen times. So although it costs you money, you can reuse it.

Of course, if you're happy with a screwdriver, take out the old hard drive and add it to your new PC. Note that it may invalidate any warranty on your new PC.

[Dassie]

I did mine with a USB memory stick. It worked fine.

[SpiderPig]

Again - another low-tech way ( if there's not masses of data ) is a Rewritable DVD - �5 for two - is what I recently paid.

[SpiderPig]

Well then ..... A recordable DVD would not be an option.

[SpiderPig]

Not being at all techy, I will always look for a low tech solution, even if it's slower, clumsier etc. etc.

I do bow to your superior knowledge ! No irony intended - I really do !

I've seen the info both you and Ethel dish out !