Thanks for the responses, all you guys.
Bob


"Jonny" <billgates@scampublic.net> wrote in message
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> You can copy any personal data file, and system file that is not in use.
> Direct NIC to NIC is one communication method that you mention. Setup the
> home network with XP. Allow mapping of your system partition as a drive
> on
> the other PC if you want. Serial null modem cable use in the serial link
> is
> a slower method. Firewire to Firewire is perhaps fastest.
>
> Using external media isn't bad idea either. You have an archive.
>
> The hitch is knowing all that you want to copy.
> --
> Jonny
> "Bob" <rdbr@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:HpDpf.13745$aS5.2350@bignews4.bellsouth.net.. .
>> I have files (are data the only transferable files?) to transfer from a
>> WinMe computer to a new XP Home computer. Are crossover cables a
> quicker -
>> but not complicated - way to complete this transfer? Can someone direct
> me
>> to a clear/graphic layout of the steps to use these cables? Or are
> cd/dvd's
>> a simpler solution?
>> Thanks.
>> Bob
>>
>>
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