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05-15-2005, 10:30 PM
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File Tranferring
My wife wants to transfer some large video files from her desktop to her laptop. She would like to use the available USB port on the front of the desktop to the
USB port on the laptop. My question is this: Will a simple USB cable like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812105706 get the job done or will this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812156002 be the best way to go? The reason for using the USB is that her ethernet port on the desktop is already in use. It's connected to our wireless router. Thanks for your help and advice. |
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05-15-2005, 10:37 PM
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assuming the laptop is using wireless, just transfer the files over the network
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05-15-2005, 11:36 PM
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Thanks for your reply Hobey19. Unfortunately too many things on my mind and I failed to mention that even though the laptop is wireless as well, that is another issue we have with our network, transferring large files is a task that can take several hours instead of minutes. Assuming it doesn't lose connection between the two before a transfer is finished. Which is why she wants to do a direct connection between the two. We have a wireless g network for all the good it seems to do sometimes. Once again a DOH! on my part
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05-15-2005, 11:53 PM
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does the laptop have an ethernet jack? if so, you can hook it up to the router directly to transfer the files. though i have never used one myself, the second link you posted appears to do exactly what you want, altho i think it would be easier to buy another ethernet and hook it up to the router. if that is not an option, then go with the usb device in the second link
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05-16-2005, 11:38 AM
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Your suggestion for connecting to the router did the trick. Thanks alot Hobey. I'm glad someone had there head above their waistline yesterday.
I certainly didn't.  Thank you again sir. |
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05-16-2005, 12:12 PM
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no problem, glad it worked out for you.
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05-17-2005, 08:52 AM
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I think your Wife can use a Remote Access solution softwares... for example she can check out RemotePC ...
http://www.remotepc.com Using that product.. she can control the Laptop itself.. copy files / access files.. any thing.. She will feel as if she is working on the Laptop itself.. Check the website before you try.. out. |
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05-17-2005, 11:03 PM
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I will mention that to her. Thanks for your suggestion and the link Celine.
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