Saving Links:

M

magineer02

I have a Dell Dimension 8200 with XP, SP3, Windows
Firewall, Avast antivirus, Spywareblaster, and run Firefox
for the Internet and all the programs work well together
and are up to date.

However, I don’t have a dedicated backup; I have all my
data stored on CD-r and DVD-RW disks via Nero.

In any case, I recently upgraded to a Dell XPS 8500 with
Windows 7 instead of Windows 8 and 12 GB DDR3, SDRAM. The
system is still in the boxes until I work out a few issues
beforehand.

What I’d like to know is, can someone please tell me how
I can export my links from the 8200 and import them to
the 8500? Is there an easy way to do it? I’ve tried
exporting them to a CD but I don’t seem to be doing it right?

Thoughts/Suggestions?

Thanks,
Robert
 
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Paul

I have a Dell Dimension 8200 with XP, SP3, Windows
Firewall, Avast antivirus, Spywareblaster, and run Firefox
for the Internet and all the programs work well together
and are up to date.

However, I don’t have a dedicated backup; I have all my
data stored on CD-r and DVD-RW disks via Nero.

In any case, I recently upgraded to a Dell XPS 8500 with
Windows 7 instead of Windows 8 and 12 GB DDR3, SDRAM. The
system is still in the boxes until I work out a few issues
beforehand.

What I’d like to know is, can someone please tell me how
I can export my links from the 8200 and import them to
the 8500? Is there an easy way to do it? I’ve tried
exporting them to a CD but I don’t seem to be doing it right?

Thoughts/Suggestions?

Thanks,
Robert
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On Firefox, you can use the Bookmark Manager "Export" and "Import"
functions. That is how you can prepare for transport of "links".

*******

They make a tool for transferring from one computer to another.
There is the "File and Settings Transfer Wizard" (FAST) as
well as Windows Easy Transfer. Each OS has improved versions
of this thing. Follow the instructions, while viewing this
on the new 8500 computer. Open this link, on the 8500 browser
(as maybe the OS has Silverlight in it already).

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer

This is how I would do it.

1) You will be running both computers at some point. I hope
each computer has its own LCD monitor, so you can observe both
screens.

2) On the 8500, read the manual. Follow any instructions about
burning recovery media. It may take as many as five DVD discs
to back up the contents of the 8500 for emergencies. Make sure
you have enough DVD discs, to capture all the factory setup of
the new 8500.

3) Connect both computers to your home router. Make sure the
networking is working on both of them, by testing with a web
browser, that you can reach the network. Come back for help,
if your networking setup is broken.

4) Use WET to transfer files from one computer to the other.

5) If you don't like the results of this attempt to fetch all
your files, you can follow the instructions in the Dell 8500
user manual, to "return to factory condition" and reload the
OS and blow away the partitions on the 8500. That's the easiest
way to go back to the beginning. That would remove whatever WET
did, if you don't like it. You won't need the five DVDs for this,
as all the info should be on the hard drive. The five DVDs are
only to be used, if you get in "serious trouble". Like a broken
hard drive, is when you need the DVDs for your 8500. Do not neglect
making the DVDs. Store the DVDs in a cool dry place, for emergencies.

Personally, I hate automation like that (WET). I would do my
migration manually. Using features such as Firefox "Export"
of bookmarks, then move the file to the new machine.

Even Internet Explorer has an "Import/Export" function, in the
File menu. Just like Firefox, you can move the links with
that function. Export, store exported thing on a USB flash
stick, move to new computer, do an Import using the same
style of menu option. Look in File and see if it is there.
I would "Export Favorites", as none of my cookies store valuable
info. I used to have one cookie, with an automatic password in it,
for a specific site that no longer allowed new registrations, and
I used to preserve that cookie like it was gold. But even that one
is no longer valid, so no cookies need to be saved. I regularly
delete all cookies, meaning, there is nothing of value in them
but tracking information. (The tracking information, only
helps the web site make money.)

http://service.sympatico.ca/img_gallery/IE7_Backing_Up_Restoring_Favorites_04_EN.jpg

So Microsoft gives you options to do it "big time" or
"small time". As is your preference. I like "small time"
and selective movement of data, because I don't really
like dragging all the crap over from the old computer.
Since I keep all my docs in one structure, simply zipping
that up and moving it over, is enough for me. Moving
my email, is messy, but still do-able.
YMMV (your mileage may vary).

If you cannot even comprehend how to start, just use WET.
See how it goes. That's why they made this page. It's for you.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer

Don't forget to burn the DVDs on the 8500! Read the manual!
Modern computers will even prompt you, within the first couple
of days, to make the DVDs. You can follow the prompts at that time.
So it's not like you won't be given opportunities to make the DVDs.
Just make sure you have enough DVD blanks available. When I got
my new computer, I had to run out to Staples, and get a spindle
of blank discs for it (Verbatim brand). Blank media is pretty
crappy at the stores now, in that brand name goods are getting
harder to find, for optical media. Staples has a lot of
"store brand crap" now.

When I got my computer, I was prompted twice. The first
prompt was from the Acer software. It said to burn four DVDs.
The next prompt, was a Microsoft prompt. It said to burn
one DVD. Make sure you've done both groups.

Paul
 
M

magineer02

Right off the top, do I need to have both computers set up at the same time? I only have (1) Ethernet connection> I also bought this to transfer the data.

http://www.starsurplus.com/viewitem.lasso?i=2020-OTB

I have no idea what manual your talking about or the DVD's, etc..you've completely lost me. It's my fault because I wasn't clear in my message. I want to know how to save my favorite links.

Thanks,
Robert
 
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Paul

Right off the top, do I need to have both computers set up at the same time? I only have (1) Ethernet connection> I also bought this to transfer the data.

http://www.starsurplus.com/viewitem.lasso?i=2020-OTB

I have no idea what manual your talking about or the DVD's, etc..you've completely lost me. It's my fault because I wasn't clear in my message. I want to know how to save my favorite links.

Thanks,
Robert
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When you opened the 8500 box, there should be a manual such
as "getting started". It will mention burning the DVDs that
will hold a copy of your OS, for re-installation. The purpose
of those DVDs, is in case the hard drive crashes, and you lose
your only copy of the OS. Don't forget about this step, because
three years from now, you might need to change the hard drive,
and then you'll need those 8500-flavored DVDs.

*******

The device you've bought, is a USB to SATA converter. You connect
a hard drive to it. So you must have a hard drive of some sort,
to use on the end of the adapter. The adapter doesn't do anything
useful, all by itself. It needs some hard drive.

You could connect a portable hard drive to the old computer,
then connect the drive later to the new computer. And use that
to transfer information.

Let's review the WET options.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions

"Which transfer method should I use?

There are several choices.

1) Easy Transfer Cable

[A USB to USB solution, that fits between computers]

2) Network

What you'll need: A network with both computers connected to it
and the ability to access the same network folders or locations.

[Typically, a user might have an Ethernet switch or a Router box,
that both the old and new computers could be connected to. The
computers then appear on the same LAN segment, and are easy to
find. You appear to be telling me, you use neither a router nor
a switch box.]

3) USB flash drive or external hard disk

What you'll need: A USB flash drive
or an external hard disk compatible with both computers.

[And you've bought hardware, to allow connecting an external
hard drive. You will be doing (3).]

Since the adapter you've purchased, comes with a power supply,
that will allow you to use a 3.5" hard drive if you want.

*******

Now, imagine you don't have a spare drive. You could
try the following.

1) Leave hard drive inside the 8200.
2) Using Disk Management, create a new partition on the hard drive.
There should be sufficient space to hold the WET file or files.
3) Download and run WET on the 8200. Allow it to move the
resulting files to the new partition on the 8200.

4) Now, shut down the 8200. Remove all power. Using a screwdriver,
remove the 3.5" hard drive in the 8200. Connect the 8200 hard
drive to the adapter kit.
5) Plug in the 8500. Don't turn it on yet. Plug in the power supply of the
adapter + 8200 hard drive. Plug the adapter USB cable, into the 8500.
Don't shake the hard drive from now on, as it is spinning. Start the 8500.
6) Run WET on the 8500. When it asks for a source file, point it to the
new partition on the 8200 hard drive, which you can now see in
Disk Management.

If you do have a spare hard drive, that allows you the freedom to leave
the 8200 fully assembled, and not have to take the 8200 apart at all. But,
if you don't have a spare hard drive, the drive inside the 8200 can do
as a transfer medium.

And my assumption here, is that WET has the options you want, in
terms of information transfer. Bringing your bookmarks across
plus things like your email database. That would be the minimum I'd want
to bring across. You can bring across a lot more, such as tell WET to
transfer My Documents. And that will take a while to execute. Both
on the source computer, and on the destination computer.

*******

If you look at the tutorial here, you can see WET has plenty of
options for you. Useful options.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11470-windows-easy-transfer-transfer-computers.html

See this picture.

http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...r-computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-1-.png

"You can transfer:

* User accounts * E-mail
* Documents * Internet Favorites <---
* Music * Videos
* Pictures * And more
"

The one with the "arrow" I put there, is for your "links".
I hope Microsoft is smart enough, to do the "links" for both
Internet Explorer and Firefox. Otherwise, you'll need to
use the Export method.

And you can see this line on the web page...

"8. Choose where to save your Transfer file and what to name it,
then click Save."

At that point, you can use the disk connected to your USB to SATA
adapter, or, you can use the new partition created on the 8200 disk.
It all depends on what spare disks you've got, or whether you
lack a spare disk or not.

*******

If you had a router or switch, or had four Ethernet connectors
on the back of your broadband box, you could use option (2) here,
the network option. You see, WET has plenty of options, and
it's up to you to analyse your available resources. If all you've
got is the USB to SATA adapter, then (3) is how you'll be doing it.
And if you don't have a spare hard drive, you can do the first
half of WET, storing the files on the 8200 hard drive. Then pull
the 8200 hard drive out of the computer, connect it to the adapter,
and finally connect the adapter to the 8500.

http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...-easy-transfer-step-2-choose-destination-.png

This is an example of my little home router. I could connect
the 8200 and the 8500 to one of these, and do the transfer
over the network cables. You can connect up to four computers
(to ports 1,2,3,4) on this router. (I've since replaced this
one, but it's still a pretty impressive looking box. All those
LEDs.)

http://salestores.com/stores/images/images_747/BEFSR41.jpg

This is the back of my Netgear GS605 switch. I could put
the 8200 and 8500 Ethernet cables, into the two left-most
holes. You'd look around, to see if you have any boxes
like that.

http://www.comms-express.com/assets/images/gallery/large/GS6054_large.jpg

When I bought the switch, it cost me as much for four
new Ethernet cables, as it cost me to buy the switch.
The pricing was absurd. That's the downside of wanting
to connect computers in a hurry, and not being able
to get a good price on the cables.

HTH,
Paul
 
M

magineer02

When I checked the box there was no manual as such that I saw, only a disk and some connection cables. I assume the disk is my Master disk? I expected allot more like when I got my 8200.

Robert
 
M

magineer02

Don't use a CDROM. Use a Flash Drive or external hard disk.



Assuming your profile name iks Robert on both computers...

Copy

c:\documents and settings\robert\favorites


to

c:\users\robert\favorites



Using thre Flash Drive or ext. hard disk as an intermediate trasfer medium.

--

Dave

Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk

http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Click to expand...

So I need to buy a flash drive to do this? I haven't
set up anything on the new computer or even know where
or how I set up my profile on this one.

Once I move the favorites to the flash drive I won't
know if it worked until I hook up the 8500, correct?

After I do this am I suppose to remove the HD from the
8200 and attach it to the USB to SATA converter to transfer
data?

I didn't know this process was going to be so involved.

btw what does WET mean?

Thanks,
Robert
 
M

magineer02

Right off the top, do I need to have both computers set up at the same time? I only have (1) Ethernet connection> I also bought this to transfer the data.



I have no idea what manual your talking about or the DVD's, etc..you've completely lost me. It's my fault because I wasn't clear in my message. I want to know how to save my favorite links.
Click to expand...



When you opened the 8500 box, there should be a manual such

as "getting started". It will mention burning the DVDs that

will hold a copy of your OS, for re-installation. The purpose

of those DVDs, is in case the hard drive crashes, and you lose

your only copy of the OS. Don't forget about this step, because

three years from now, you might need to change the hard drive,

and then you'll need those 8500-flavored DVDs.



*******



The device you've bought, is a USB to SATA converter. You connect

a hard drive to it. So you must have a hard drive of some sort,

to use on the end of the adapter. The adapter doesn't do anything

useful, all by itself. It needs some hard drive.



You could connect a portable hard drive to the old computer,

then connect the drive later to the new computer. And use that

to transfer information.



Let's review the WET options.



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions



"Which transfer method should I use?



There are several choices.



1) Easy Transfer Cable



[A USB to USB solution, that fits between computers]



2) Network



What you'll need: A network with both computers connected to it

and the ability to access the same network folders or locations.



[Typically, a user might have an Ethernet switch or a Router box,

that both the old and new computers could be connected to. The

computers then appear on the same LAN segment, and are easy to

find. You appear to be telling me, you use neither a router nor

a switch box.]



3) USB flash drive or external hard disk



What you'll need: A USB flash drive

or an external hard disk compatible with both computers.



[And you've bought hardware, to allow connecting an external

hard drive. You will be doing (3).]



Since the adapter you've purchased, comes with a power supply,

that will allow you to use a 3.5" hard drive if you want.



*******



Now, imagine you don't have a spare drive. You could

try the following.



1) Leave hard drive inside the 8200.

2) Using Disk Management, create a new partition on the hard drive.

There should be sufficient space to hold the WET file or files.

3) Download and run WET on the 8200. Allow it to move the

resulting files to the new partition on the 8200.



4) Now, shut down the 8200. Remove all power. Using a screwdriver,

remove the 3.5" hard drive in the 8200. Connect the 8200 hard

drive to the adapter kit.

5) Plug in the 8500. Don't turn it on yet. Plug in the power supply of the

adapter + 8200 hard drive. Plug the adapter USB cable, into the 8500.

Don't shake the hard drive from now on, as it is spinning. Start the 8500.

6) Run WET on the 8500. When it asks for a source file, point it to the

new partition on the 8200 hard drive, which you can now see in

Disk Management.



If you do have a spare hard drive, that allows you the freedom to leave

the 8200 fully assembled, and not have to take the 8200 apart at all. But,

if you don't have a spare hard drive, the drive inside the 8200 can do

as a transfer medium.



And my assumption here, is that WET has the options you want, in

terms of information transfer. Bringing your bookmarks across

plus things like your email database. That would be the minimum I'd want

to bring across. You can bring across a lot more, such as tell WET to

transfer My Documents. And that will take a while to execute. Both

on the source computer, and on the destination computer.



*******



If you look at the tutorial here, you can see WET has plenty of

options for you. Useful options.



http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11470-windows-easy-transfer-transfer-computers.html



See this picture.



http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...r-computers-windows-easy-transfer-step-1-.png



"You can transfer:



* User accounts * E-mail

* Documents * Internet Favorites <---

* Music * Videos

* Pictures * And more

"



The one with the "arrow" I put there, is for your "links".

I hope Microsoft is smart enough, to do the "links" for both

Internet Explorer and Firefox. Otherwise, you'll need to

use the Export method.



And you can see this line on the web page...



"8. Choose where to save your Transfer file and what to name it,

then click Save."



At that point, you can use the disk connected to your USB to SATA

adapter, or, you can use the new partition created on the 8200 disk.

It all depends on what spare disks you've got, or whether you

lack a spare disk or not.



*******



If you had a router or switch, or had four Ethernet connectors

on the back of your broadband box, you could use option (2) here,

the network option. You see, WET has plenty of options, and

it's up to you to analyse your available resources. If all you've

got is the USB to SATA adapter, then (3) is how you'll be doing it.

And if you don't have a spare hard drive, you can do the first

half of WET, storing the files on the 8200 hard drive. Then pull

the 8200 hard drive out of the computer, connect it to the adapter,

and finally connect the adapter to the 8500.



http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...-easy-transfer-step-2-choose-destination-.png



This is an example of my little home router. I could connect

the 8200 and the 8500 to one of these, and do the transfer

over the network cables. You can connect up to four computers

(to ports 1,2,3,4) on this router. (I've since replaced this

one, but it's still a pretty impressive looking box. All those

LEDs.)



http://salestores.com/stores/images/images_747/BEFSR41.jpg



This is the back of my Netgear GS605 switch. I could put

the 8200 and 8500 Ethernet cables, into the two left-most

holes. You'd look around, to see if you have any boxes

like that.



http://www.comms-express.com/assets/images/gallery/large/GS6054_large.jpg



When I bought the switch, it cost me as much for four

new Ethernet cables, as it cost me to buy the switch.

The pricing was absurd. That's the downside of wanting

to connect computers in a hurry, and not being able

to get a good price on the cables.



HTH,

Paul
Click to expand...



I plan to use the USB to SATA convertor cable to
transfer data from my 8200 to the 8500. However,
it seems to transfer my favorite links is more
work than I thought it was going to be.

I do plan on buying a dedicated backup but I
wanted to get the computer up and running first.

Thanks,
Robert
 
D

dadiOH

So I need to buy a flash drive to do this? I haven't
set up anything on the new computer or even know where
or how I set up my profile on this one.

Once I move the favorites to the flash drive I won't
know if it worked until I hook up the 8500, correct?

After I do this am I suppose to remove the HD from the
8200 and attach it to the USB to SATA converter to transfer
data?

I didn't know this process was going to be so involved.
Click to expand...

It isn't. In fact, it is dead simple...all you need to do is what I told
you originally.

--

dadiOH
____________________________

Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race?
Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change?
Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net
 
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Paul

David said:
Using some form of RandomRead/RandomWrite media is best. Are you really
going to burn a CDROM which holds 700MB with .1MB or less and possibly
end up with ReadOnly links?

I don't know what WET is or even its context.

You do have to initially setup the Win8 PC. You'll have to copmplete it
such that you have a profile to copy your data to.

Alternatively you COULD have both computers up and running on a Windows
network and share data. However,m based upon the threads we have been
in, I think that is too complicated and will add layers of complexity to
sort out. I am tring to give you the easiest and effective way to
transfer data based upon our discussions to-date.
Click to expand...

WET is Windows Easy Transfer.

It is the successor to FAST, a program that did the same thing.

And end users are supposed to be able to do this for themselves.
Comes complete with video tutorial.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer

I gather it's supposed to make the job easy. That's why they
put "Easy" in the name :)

Paul
 
M

magineer02

Hello David,

I see I'm in need of your assistance again,

Ok, lets start over with this because I'm completely
confused at this point and I think I've confused you
as well.

Paul in his effort, gave me way too much information
and was over my head. That was allot of work and I don't
have any manuals that I saw, only a disc.

Also it's Windows7 not Windows 8, I wanted as much RAM
as possible and they only offered 8GB with Windows 8
even though it says you can customize it to 12GB but
when your actually ordering you can't. So to get the
12GB of DDR3, SDRAAM I had to accept Windows 7.


I don't have any plan as such since I have no
idea of how to do any of this. I only mentioned
the CD-R's and DVD-RW's as my only source of backups
at present but I don't plan on using them with
the 8500.

I know I have to do some setup but do I have to make
it a mirror image of the 8200 for all of this to work?

At this point I'm in your hands. Just tell me what to do.

Thanks,
Robert
 
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Paul

Hello David,

I see I'm in need of your assistance again,

Ok, lets start over with this because I'm completely
confused at this point and I think I've confused you
as well.

Paul in his effort, gave me way too much information
and was over my head. That was allot of work and I don't
have any manuals that I saw, only a disc.

Also it's Windows7 not Windows 8, I wanted as much RAM
as possible and they only offered 8GB with Windows 8
even though it says you can customize it to 12GB but
when your actually ordering you can't. So to get the
12GB of DDR3, SDRAAM I had to accept Windows 7.


I don't have any plan as such since I have no
idea of how to do any of this. I only mentioned
the CD-R's and DVD-RW's as my only source of backups
at present but I don't plan on using them with
the 8500.

I know I have to do some setup but do I have to make
it a mirror image of the 8200 for all of this to work?

At this point I'm in your hands. Just tell me what to do.

Thanks,
Robert
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Do you have a spare hard drive or not ?

Please make a list of the resources in hand.

1) Dell 8200 computer with LCD monitor.
2) Dell 8500 computer with LCD monitor
3) No broadband modem, router, switch, or other networking equipment ???
Do you use dialup networking ? What components do you have for
LAN networking ?
4) The USB to SATA/IDE adapter, complete with power supply.
5) Do you have a spare hard drive, to use with (4) ?

List anything else that comes to mind.

Knowing what gear you have, may help David.

Paul
 
M

magineer02

To answer your question, all I want to do is to get the 8500 up and running with all my favorite links and data from My Documents.

So from what you say you want me to get everything set up on the 8500 as far as I can go? However I only have (1) Ethernet cable, am I suppose to have both computers connected? Or can I leave the 8200 connected and bring up the 8500 until configured?

Thanks,
Robert
 
M

magineer02

Do you have a spare hard drive or not ?



Please make a list of the resources in hand.



1) Dell 8200 computer with LCD monitor.

2) Dell 8500 computer with LCD monitor

3) No broadband modem, router, switch, or other networking equipment ???

Do you use dialup networking ? What components do you have for

LAN networking ?

4) The USB to SATA/IDE adapter, complete with power supply.

5) Do you have a spare hard drive, to use with (4) ?



List anything else that comes to mind.



Knowing what gear you have, may help David.



Paul
Click to expand...


I thought I had included all these details.

Resources include

1. Dell 8200 with XP and 15 inch Dell Monitor
2. Dell 8500 with Windows 7 with 21.5 inch monitor
3. I have an ethernet connection using a Verizon Modem
and APC surge protector
4. USB to SATA/IDE Adaptor to be used to extract data from my 8200 HD


Robert
 
D

David H. Lipman

From: said:
To answer your question, all I want to do is to get the 8500 up and running with all my
favorite links and data from My Documents.

So from what you say you want me to get everything set up on the 8500 as far as I can
go?
However I only have (1) Ethernet cable, am I suppose to have both computers connected?
Or
can I leave the 8200 connected and bring up the 8500 until configured?

Thanks,
Robert
Click to expand...

I wrote...
"The first step is to have the old WinXP and the new Win7 computers up and
running with the new Win7 computer configured for your use."

and I previously wrote...
"Alternatively you COULD have both computers up and running on a Windows
network and share data. However based upon the threads we have been in, I
think that is too complicated and will add layers of complexity to sort out. "

Therefore I do NOT care if they are conected to the Internet or Ethernet.

I also stated...
"Then we can discuss the use of an intermediate RandomRead/RandomWrite media
such as a Flash drive or external hard disk."

so....
I want you at thet First Step !
 
D

David H. Lipman

From: <[email protected]>

PS:

I see you also have...
"USB to SATA/IDE Adaptor to be used to extract data from my 8200 HD"

That was NOT declared before so answering Paul with this "fact" is important.
 
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Paul

David said:
From: <[email protected]>

PS:

I see you also have...
"USB to SATA/IDE Adaptor to be used to extract data from my 8200 HD"

That was NOT declared before so answering Paul with this "fact" is important.
Click to expand...

According to Robert's answer, there is no spare disk
to use with the USB to SATA/IDE adapter.

The disk drive out of the 8200 could be used, but that
means some screwdriver work. WET to 8200 drive, connect
8200 drive to USB to SATA adapter, then use the 8200 drive
externally on the 8500. That would be using "materials in hand".

We don't know the model number of the Verizon Modem either.

Paul
 
D

dadiOH

To answer your question, all I want to do is to get the 8500 up and
running with all my favorite links and data from My Documents.

So from what you say you want me to get everything set up on the 8500
as far as I can go? However I only have (1) Ethernet cable, am I
suppose to have both computers connected? Or can I leave the 8200
connected and bring up the 8500 until configured?
Click to expand...

It really is very simple, nothing more than copy and paste or drag & drop.

You need both computers functioning, they need not be on at the same time.
Neither need to be connected to the internet.

You need some sort of portable storage media such as (any one)...

1. "thumb" drive
2. flash card + way of reading it on both computers
3. blank CD/DVD disk plus way of writing to it on your XP computer
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Once you have those things, here is what you do for "Favorites"...

1. Sit down at your XP computer and use Windows explorer - Win key + E - to
browse to the favorites folder at C:\Documents and Settings\All Users

2. Copy that folder to the portable media

3. Browse to C:\Documents and Settings\your use name\Favorites

4. Copy the *contents* of that folder to the folder on your portable media

5. If you have other users on your computer repeat #3 and #4 for each user

What you are doing is consolidating all the data from the various "favorite"
folders into one...the one for all users.
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I see you added "My Documents" to your desired stuff to save. You would do
the same things as you did for "Favorites" but you should be more discerning
upon what you copy as numerous programs - programs that you don't have on
your in 7 machine - dump all sorts of stuff there too. Nevertheless, I
would copy the entire "My Documents" folder to the portable media and sort
out the keepers later. The folder you want is at
C:\Documents and Settings\your user name
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You now have what you want on the portable media. Sit down at the Win7
machine and...

1. Use Windows Explorer to browse to the "Favorites" folder. I don't have
Win 7 so can't tell you precisely where it is; it may be structured like the
XP machine or maybe - like Win8 - under "users\your user name".

2. You now have a few choices...

a) replace the Win7 "Favorites" folder with the folder on your portable
media

b) replace the *contents* of the Win7 "Favorites" folder with *contents*
of the folder on your portable media

c) make a new folder in the Win7 "Favorites" folder named, perhaps,
"WinXP Favorites" and copy the contents of the folder on your portable media
into it

3. Keep in mind that "favorites" are shortcuts and can be deleted with
impunity; i.e., without messing up the OS

Follow the same procedure for the copied "My Documents" folder but be more
selective in what you copy to the Win7 machine; you won't need all the stuff
that various programs have tossed into it.
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It takes far less time to do the above than it does to explain it.

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dadiOH
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Ok, I’ve taken the 8500 out of the box and set
it up with all the connections but when I turned
it on the screen is dead, nothing. Now, I’m leary
of turning it off and damaging the HD because
I can’t see anything. I checked my connections
again and they seem ok.

There’s 4 slots on the front of the 8500 with the
following initials next to each one.

SM/,xD

CF/MD

SD/RS - there’s a small indicator flashing next
to this one.

MS/Pro/Duo

The only thing I see out of norm is the APC surge
protector has a red light for 'building wiring fault'.
I tried resetting it but does nothing. I then tried
removing the plugs for the 8200 thinking it might
be overloaded, still nothing. I don’t dare disconnect
the 8500 plugs as its still turned on.

So what do I do now?

Thoughts/suggestions?

Robert
 

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