Using direct cable connection to transfer files and settings

[traceyd]

I'm trying to use the files and settings transfer wizard with a direct cable
connection to transfer from my desktop to a new laptop both using Windows XP
home edition. When I'm on the 'old computer' both the option to transfer
using a 'direct cable' or 'other removable media' are not available to click
on. (I can see them but can't click on). This is making me crazy. Help
please?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Using WinXP's FAST Wizard, by MVP Gary Woodruff
(Please read the caveats about Outlook Express)
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

 

[traceyd]

Nice article but it did not address my question.

Using WinXP's FAST Wizard, by MVP Gary Woodruff
(Please read the caveats about Outlook Express)
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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[Jim]

I'm trying to use the files and settings transfer wizard with a direct
cable
connection to transfer from my desktop to a new laptop both using Windows
XP
home edition. When I'm on the 'old computer' both the option to transfer
using a 'direct cable' or 'other removable media' are not available to
click
on. (I can see them but can't click on). This is making me crazy. Help
please?

If you are using ethernet, you need the special cable to connect two
computers together.
I can't remember the name for this type, but it needs to resemble a null
modem cable (but
for ethernet).
Jim

 

[Rich]

If you are using ethernet, you need the special cable to connect two
computers together.
I can't remember the name for this type, but it needs to resemble a null
modem cable (but
for ethernet).
Jim

It's called a cross over cable.

Rich

 

[FrankFL]

I'm trying to use the files and settings transfer wizard with a direct
cable
connection to transfer from my desktop to a new laptop both using Windows
XP
home edition. When I'm on the 'old computer' both the option to transfer
using a 'direct cable' or 'other removable media' are not available to
click
on. (I can see them but can't click on). This is making me crazy. Help
please?

There are many different direct cables to use. Be more precise with your
question.

 

[rod]

Just a FYI
here is one I bought ($80) ouch!
http://cjoint.com/data/bAarzZSLpa.htm

It does <not> work with Win98se, even with USB 2.0

And the "Free" lap link Sync is a lie, it is a 30 day trial only.

HTH

 

[FrankFL]

It plainly states from XP to VISTA. Nothing about W98.