Direct Connection Question

[Jane]

I have an old computer that I want to get rid of, but there are some files on
there that I want to save over first. The old computer is running Windows
95. My current in on XP Home Edition.

I have tried using a Flash/USB drive and an external hard drive which
connects through USB on the old computer, but neither was recognized. I
purchased a Parallel File Transfer Cable, but when I try to connect, I
receive error 771 - the network is busy. I'm sure that there are steps I
need to take that would cause the computers to be able to talk to one
another, but I need a set of step by step instructions. Can anyone help??

I'm not sure if this is the right user group for the question. If not,
anyone know a more appropriate place for me to ask my question?

 

[dadiOH]

I have an old computer that I want to get rid of, but there are some
files on there that I want to save over first. The old computer is
running Windows
95. My current in on XP Home Edition.

I have tried using a Flash/USB drive and an external hard drive which
connects through USB on the old computer, but neither was recognized.
I purchased a Parallel File Transfer Cable, but when I try to
connect, I receive error 771 - the network is busy. I'm sure that
there are steps I need to take that would cause the computers to be
able to talk to one another, but I need a set of step by step
instructions. Can anyone help??

1. Put old drive in new computer, jumpering it as appropriate.
2. Copy files.

- OR-

1. Burn files to a CD with old computer
2. Copy files from CD to new computer. They will be "read only", change if
needed.


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[JS]

If your new computer supports PATA drives like what's in your Win95 pc, then
just remove the drive and connect it to your current PC. Note: You most
likely will need to change the jumper on the Win95 drive to 'Slave' so it
does not conflict with your existing drive in the newer PC.

JS

 

[Nepatsfan]

I have an old computer that I want to get rid of, but there are some files on
there that I want to save over first. The old computer is running Windows
95. My current in on XP Home Edition.

I have tried using a Flash/USB drive and an external hard drive which
connects through USB on the old computer, but neither was recognized. I
purchased a Parallel File Transfer Cable, but when I try to connect, I
receive error 771 - the network is busy. I'm sure that there are steps I
need to take that would cause the computers to be able to talk to one
another, but I need a set of step by step instructions. Can anyone help??

I'm not sure if this is the right user group for the question. If not,
anyone know a more appropriate place for me to ask my question?

You've already received advice outlining the best way to deal with this issue,
but if moving the HD from your old computer into your new computer is not an
option here's an 8 part tutorial from Microsoft on the subject of direct cable
connections that you may find helpful.

How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814981/

Here's another article with some things to check on the two computers.

Unable to Connect Using Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310152&Product=winxp

Good luck

Nepatsfan