Transferring data from 95 to XP

[Calum]

Do you know how to transfer data over from 2 laptops, running Win95 to XP?

The zip drive doesn't want to talk with 95.

Am thinking serial and parallel ports and laplink at the moment. Options please!

Thanks in adv
Calum

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Do you know how to transfer data over from 2 laptops, running Win95 to XP?
|
| The zip drive doesn't want to talk with 95.
|
| Am thinking serial and parallel ports and laplink at the moment. Options
please!
|
| Thanks in adv
| Calum

 

[Gordon Burgess-Parker]

Do you know how to transfer data over from 2 laptops, running Win95
to XP?

The zip drive doesn't want to talk with 95.

Shouldn't be any problem. Is it a parallel port zip?

 

[Alex Nichol]

Do you know how to transfer data over from 2 laptops, running Win95 to XP?

The zip drive doesn't want to talk with 95.

Am thinking serial and parallel ports and laplink at the moment.

A parallel port laplink cable will be faster than a cross over serial
one. If you start then from the XP end, and use Network Connections -
Create a new connection - Advanced (bottom option) you can set up a
direct connection using a printer cable (as a guest - ie you will pull
things across from the XP). It will go on to offer to make an
installation floppy that you should be able to use on your Win95 machine
(as the host)