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I have a Windows 98 SE PC that won’t recognize the other
drives. So I can’t use my CRW. I want to get some files off the old hard drive.
Can I run a USB from the new machine to the old?
Yes, you can. And a few other alternatives are available also.
Some alternatives include:
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USB to USB connections, as you’ve thought of (though you’ll need a special cable). Windows
Networking has a good introduction to the topic.
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If the machine is really toast, you might install its hard drive in the new
machine.
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Use a package like LapLink to copy the files. They
often have special cables that will allow you to connect printer ports or
serial ports to each other to transfer files.
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If both machines have a network adapter, then use a hub or a reversing cable
and network them together. This previous article: Can I network two
computers with just a cable? covers exactly that.
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Very informative site thanks.
can I transfer wab files to my cellphone address book? How? Using usb port/cable?
or another option run a crossover ethernet cable. fast transfer and good intro to keeping both computers connected. or if you have a wireless connection setup on both use a fileshare and transfer over wireless.