Wilton
----- Original Message ----- From: "LarryT" <l02tur...@comcast.net>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer
Hey Wilton -I was looking for similar software and found it - it says "Windows Easy Transfer for Windows XP " and is located athttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=2b6f1631-973a-45c7-a4ec-4928fa173266 I found something else that works better for me but if you need it -I passed the download but did not download it yet. There are 2 versions - a x64 and a x86 - don't know which you need but will be happy to download it and send the file to you - just let me know which file you would like -HTHs LarryT----- Original Message ----- From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer'Wouldn't be messing with the old one at all if I could transfer what I want from it in the socalled "normal" manner. All the instructions with the new HP say "transfer from the old one using Windows Easy Transfer;" I don't have the program and cable, and I was supposed to be able to down load the Win 98 program from the Microsoft web site, but it has been removed from the site.BTW, Tim C., you said a few days ago you may have the program, etc. Do you know, yet? Thanks.Wilton----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill R" <billr32...@comcast.net>To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computerHi Wilton - this might not apply so some of the far more tech savvy folks can help here. I have tried a couple of times to use devices that were not meant for USB with a USB adaptor and it never worked. Might be there is some transfer rate problem. I have no idea, but with the price of storage nowI'd sure go with new. BillR -----Original Message-----From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer BTW, Ed, I found an item on CablesToGo.com that SOUNDS/LOOKS like it mayfacilitate using my old HD as an external USB HD on the new one. It's an HD"enclosure", supposedly with cables for conversion to USB. It's item #29565, USB 2 Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5in. Drive; third item down from topon their external hard drive page. Wilton----- Original Message ----- From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer'Decided I don't need the Zip; 'may get a USB external floppy drive. CanI remove the HD from the old Compaq Presario and use it as an external secondary/auxiliary HD via a USB port on the new HP? Wilton----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Booher" <edboo...@gmail.com>To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 2:03 PM, WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote:Several of you have suggested I turn the hard drive from my old Win 98computer into an external HD for the new Vista computer. Ya think I maybe able to do that with the old Zip and 3.5" floppy drives, also? Wilton--------------- On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 3:45 PM, WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote:HP Pavilion Slimline - s3707c. WiltonAh, thank you. To answer your questions: Can you use a Floppy drive? No.Can you use a Zip drive? Is it internal or external? But most likely No.At least not *inside* the case. The reason is that the motherboard you have is of the "Non Legacy" variety. It has no Floppy nor IDE headers. Both your Optical Drive and your Hard Drive are SATA, and since it is a slimline system with only two serviceable bays, there are exactly two SATA connectors on the board. Now. With that out of the way. You can purchase a USB powered floppy drive if you absolutely have to have a floppy. However, the Macs haven't had a floppy in over a decade, and I can not tell you the last time I *needed* to use a floppy. With USB keys, fast networks, and optical (CD/DVD) burners, data is more portable than ever. As far as the Zip drive is concerned. If it is one of the old external SCSI models, you *could* put a SCSI card into this machine, but only by purchasing a newer PCI-E model SCSI card. That could be cost prohibitive. I think they had some USB Zips there at the end, but you'd have to find one of those if that isn't what you already have. If it is an internal Zip, you could use an external drive housing made for a 5 1/4 size optical drive. This would allow you to convert IDE to USB and with a 5 1/4 to 3 1/2 drive mounting kit it would all fit together properly. I don't know of any 3 1/2 sized external cases that have open bays, most of those are for hard drives only and as such you wouldn't be able to use the disks as they are closed off. I agree with the statement someone else made in another thread of these posts. Keep the old machine, get a small network going, and when you need a file that is on one of those media transfer it from the old machine to the new. It's a very interesting motherboard, actually. According to the spec, you should have an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400 Dual Core processor. But that board will handle the AMD Phenom Quad-Core should you want to upgrade. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com_______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com_______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comLarryT Porsche Posters!! 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