Computer file transfer question

[MidwestTransplant]

I just bought a new laptop and want to trasnfer files between computers. One runs XP the other Vista. I have a double USB cable that will do the trick. I bought it on Ebay. The software seems sketchy though. Does anybody know of any software I can download (for free hopefully) that will enable me to complete the file transfers.

I tried setting up a network and just doing it that way but I am having serious problems when it comes to that.

Thanks in advance

[thoughtanarchist]

1. I'm surprised you'd need software at all

Can't you just plug in the USB and see each machine as a mapped drive from the other?

[MidwestTransplant]

2. I would have thought so too but you can't. The computers don't find eachother.

[TahitiNut]

12. As a former software programmer of emulation software, I thank you.

The extensive technical difficulties of creating emulation software that makes one system appear to another as a device of specific characteristics is often quite daunting. That programmers such as myself seem to have done a good enough job that it would look that simple to a user is high praise indeed.

:evilgrin: :hi:

[000000]

3. I had problems setting up a home network between Vista and XP as well...

Try uploading a copy of "Network Magic" and you can probably get your transfer done before the trial runs out. You can find it at download.com.

Good Luck!

[MidwestTransplant]

10. I took your suggestion. Worked great!

Took some time to get the printer shared through the firewall but finally got it going! Thanks for the great advice.

I may actually end up paying for the software when the trial is up.

[northzax]

4. surely Vista has a file transfer protocol

it simply must. even the good people in redmond aren't that evil.

[The Straight Story]

5. Hard to explain on here really....

Guess my mind is shut off to tech mode tonight - but if you don't find a solution shortly PM me and I can give you my phone number and help you out. There are several possible solutions that should be easily implemented (Including sharing a drive, etc).

[MidwestTransplant]

6. I will try the network wizard software that somebody recommended

I wouldn't want to bother you! I really appreciate the offer though. If all else fails, look for a PM. Thanks again.

[The Straight Story]

7. Bothering me is good tonight :)

So don't hesitate.

If both are on the network at the same time you should be able to share a drive and grab the data. Even if not, there are solutions to explore.

[seemunkee]

8. Aloha Bob PC Relocator

will transfer documents and applications. Its not free but I've used it a couple of times at work and its pretty good.

[shanine]

9. I used hamachi, was quite simple even for me(free)

http://www.hamachi.cc/

[magellan]

11. Get Remote Administrator

http://www.radmin.com/">Remote Administrator

Been using it for years. No VPN crap, no network to set up, very small and reliable. You just plunk a copy on each machine, then run the server on one and the viewer on the other. (You'll probably want to set up password protection.) Easy file transfer. You get a 30 day free trial.