Transfer programs & files from 98 to XP

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Kevin Sawatzky

I bought a new computer with XP Home, my old one is
Windows 98. Both have ethernet cards, and I have a cross
cable. I understand programs and files can be
transferred through a direct connection. I tried the XP
files and settings transfer wizard, but there is nothing
about a direct ethernet connection, only through a serial
cable.
Sorry for asking a question that has probably been asked
many times, but I am afraid of messing up my computers
and am technically inept at anything more complex than
sending e-mail.
Thank you for your help,
Kevin Sawatzky
 
HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118


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Nicholas

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| I bought a new computer with XP Home, my old one is
| Windows 98. Both have ethernet cards, and I have a cross
| cable. I understand programs and files can be
| transferred through a direct connection. I tried the XP
| files and settings transfer wizard, but there is nothing
| about a direct ethernet connection, only through a serial
| cable.
| Sorry for asking a question that has probably been asked
| many times, but I am afraid of messing up my computers
| and am technically inept at anything more complex than
| sending e-mail.
| Thank you for your help,
| Kevin Sawatzky
 
Hi,

Use the Hyperterminal in Windows XP to connect through
the modem and then transfer the files. follow the
instuctions when the hyperterminal wizard starts up.

Hyperterminal is found in start | All Programs |
Accessories | Communications


Regards
M. Rajesh
www.winxpsolution.com
 
"Kevin Sawatzky" said:
Thank you for the advice, but my new machine doesn't have
a floppy drive. Can I write this to a CD? Or can I use
the original XP CD in the old computer and choose "home
or small office network?
Kevin Sawatzky
Click to expand...

The standard Windows XP CD contains the FAST Wizard. Insert the CD in
the Windows 98 computer, then click "Perform additional tasks" and
"Transfer files and settings".
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