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what is the easiest way to do this? i've never participating in the cloud services on a large scale, so my files are mostly confined to the hard drive of my old computer. is there a drag-and-drop option that i can utilize as part of some sort of direct cord hook-up? or is this typically a piecemeal effort via flash drive transfers?

i've spent the past eight years with the same computer, so this is new for me.
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Can't you just touch the computers together these days?
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Is the data currently on an old laptop?
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Because if it is open it up and take out the hard drive and then get yourself one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/USB-SATA-5-25-Cab ... B000YJBL78
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just pour the contents of the old tower into the new one. You may have to use your hands to scoop out a few bits.
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cutuphalfdead wrote:Because if it is open it up and take out the hard drive and then get yourself one of these:
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I'd get one of these instead.

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Either way...
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is there a way to do this without opening my computer? i have parkinson's disease. just tell me the easiest way.
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you can hook up a cable and transfer it that way - i don't know how but have had it done on my old pcs to new pc switches.
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Just buy an external hard drive.
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Alex wrote:is there a way to do this without opening my computer? i have parkinson's disease. just tell me the easiest way.
don't be a pussy hard drives are placed in laptops for easy removal
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PM all files to me. I'll send them back once you get your new computer hooked up.
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is there a reason that malice's idea won't work? because it sounds like the reasonable way to do this.
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Alex wrote:is there a reason that malice's idea won't work? because it sounds like the reasonable way to do this.
beats me google it
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just take it to the store, luddite.
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guys, keep in mind that i'm salaried. i don't have the time to play geek squad, nor do i have the need to scrimp and save. just find an expensive cord and get back to me, thanks.
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How much stuff are you transferring?
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Alex wrote:guys, keep in mind that i'm salaried. i don't have the time to play geek squad, nor do i have the need to scrimp and save. just find an expensive cord and get back to me, thanks.
that's exactly what I did its not my fault you're too much of a pussy to use a Phillips head screwdriver
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tommymtcom wrote:How much stuff are you transferring?
pretty much all of it
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cutuphalfdead wrote:
Alex wrote:guys, keep in mind that i'm salaried. i don't have the time to play geek squad, nor do i have the need to scrimp and save. just find an expensive cord and get back to me, thanks.
that's exactly what I did its not my fault you're too much of a pussy to use a Phillips head screwdriver
i just don't have as much experience with breaching exteriors as you do, chud
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