Transfer Wizard -- available by modem??

[Ken]

I'm new to XP too! Trying to use the Wizard to transfer
files from old computer (has a non-writing CD drive, so
no option there). Could use the floppy method or buy a
direct cable. Would a parallel-to-parallel cabel (though
inefficient) do the job?

Seems it would be better via modem but no documentation
for this. Anyone know if it can be done modem-to-modem
and any tricks for doing it? thanks!

[Thorsten Matzner]

"Ken" > wrote:

>I'm new to XP too! Trying to use the Wizard to transfer
>files from old computer (has a non-writing CD drive, so
>no option there). Could use the floppy method or buy a
>direct cable. Would a parallel-to-parallel cabel (though
>inefficient) do the job?

This may help: "How to Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=293118).

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[PCyr]

I'm not sure if a modem could do it without extensive configuration. But
you can set you a direct cable connection. Although I think parallel cables
don't go any faster than 1Kb/s. Search your help

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

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"Ken" > wrote in message
...
> I'm new to XP too! Trying to use the Wizard to transfer
> files from old computer (has a non-writing CD drive, so
> no option there). Could use the floppy method or buy a
> direct cable. Would a parallel-to-parallel cabel (though
> inefficient) do the job?
>
> Seems it would be better via modem but no documentation
> for this. Anyone know if it can be done modem-to-modem
> and any tricks for doing it? thanks!