USB Cable

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Hello:


I am trying to copy files from a desktop computer to the hard drive of a
LapTop.
No network is available so facilitate the transfer. Both computers have
accessible USB ports.

* Can I transfer data by connecting these two computers with some
sort of USB cable ?
* Any special name of the cable ?
* What type of issues should I be prepared for ?



Thanks,
John.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx

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


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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<JoJo> wrote:


| Hello:
|
|
| I am trying to copy files from a desktop computer to the hard drive of a
| LapTop.
| No network is available so facilitate the transfer. Both computers have
| accessible USB ports.
|
| * Can I transfer data by connecting these two computers with some
| sort of USB cable ?
| * Any special name of the cable ?
| * What type of issues should I be prepared for ?
|
|
|
| Thanks,
| John.