Uggghhhh…..
Just got a new Dell XPS and the thing is fast as hell but having a hard time transferring files etc. to it. Anybody have any helpful hints?
Just got a new Dell XPS and the thing is fast as hell but having a hard time transferring files etc. to it. Anybody have any helpful hints?
Get an apple
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March 2, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Ah….the downside of a new computer. Easiest way for me was to use an external hard drive. If your new beast has a 3.0 USB port, and your EHD supports it, the move should go somewhat quickly…
Have fun! Nothing better than a shiny new computer!
March 2, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Hey Val thanks for the reply…….what exactly do yo store on your ehd….. original files, catalog?
March 3, 2012 at 11:29 am
Have a external but it’s 95% full so I’m reorganizing on my old computer and then transferring to the new…Currently transferring 45 gb of photos and it’s taking close to 1 hour and 15 minutes through a network. Time for a nap:)
March 5, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Keep at it Sport.
March 3, 2012 at 1:30 am
I’m with Val…external hard drives! You are going to love your new toy once you get it up and running!
March 3, 2012 at 9:38 am
Yes Tammy….I love the speed!
March 5, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I’m with Val and Tammy — Everything I do goes on an external and only programs go on the laptop!
March 3, 2012 at 2:26 pm
original photos on the external? No copies on the internal?
March 3, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Mike, I actually use two external drives — one that I use everyday and one that I do a back up to. I do have a few files on the laptop but once I’ve completed what I’m going to do — I make sure they are back on the external. To me it’s the only safe way and keeps the laptop running quicker. It seems that the programs are all so big today it’s the only way I can keep things clean. My email etc all goes to laptop so that clogs it up enough! Hope that helps. By the way — I also us a small external 500 gig that I travel with — then backup when I get home.
March 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm
When I have renewed I have used a cable to port all the stuff from one to the other…from memory (cos its been a while) it was a 9 pin affair….but I would guess there is a USB version now
March 4, 2012 at 4:53 am
I would go with Sheila. External hard drives are cheap. My two cents – the people who just worked on my computer (hard drive failed) steered me a way from Western Digital. I guess they see the most problems with that one. They prefer Seagate. My two cents.
March 5, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Thanks Deena, yes I have a seagate and it’s almost full. Will probably get another soon.
March 5, 2012 at 8:52 pm