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Moving megabytes: transferring files.(TechLife)
Congratulations. You've just bought a new computer and found a place to recycle the old one. Now all you have to do is perform a brain transplant, moving all the programs and files from the old machine to the new. You can handle the transplant without too many hitches if you prepare carefully. Depending on how much information you have to transfer, the job can take an evening or a long weekend.
WHAT STAYS, WHAT GOES
You need not move every last program and byte of data from the old hard drive. You can usually leave behind the following:
* The old operating system (Windows or Mac OS).You get a new one with the new computer.
* Utilities that came with the operating system, such as the Windows disk defragmenter.
* Software that controls hardware on the old computer--files associated with a sound card or graphics card, say, or the software to run a built-in fax/modem.
What makes the move? Files like these:
- AT&T unveils new computer and data networking products. (6386 WorkGroup System,...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 2, 1987 700+ words
AT&T UNVEILS NEW COMPUTER AND DATA NETWORKING PRODUCTS PARSIPPANY...desktop model includes 1 megabyte (MB) of random access memory (RAM...and storage capabilities, -- Two new computer terminals, one with a programmable...
- What to look for in a new computer
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Don Crabb November 17, 1996 700+ words
...How "enhanced" should a new computer be to meet my needs? A. The...these steps when buying your new computer: Spend time getting to know...better. It should include 16 MB of RAM minimum, while 32 MB is better, and 48 MB much better...
- V Communications Ships PC Upgrade Commander; Automatic Upgrade of Software and...
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 10, 2001 700+ words
...automatically and safely upgrade to a new computer or laptop. PC Upgrade Commander transfers...new system) while leaving all of the new computer's preinstalled software intact. It...Zip(R) drives. "Upgrading to a new computer has always been a time consuming hassle...
- -LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES: Lucent announces new computer telephony product for voice...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire September 23, 1998 700+ words
...LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES: Lucent announces new computer telephony product for voice and fax...Lucent Technologies today announced a new computer telephony product that gives applications...a 32-bit PCI bus operation, 16 MB of memory on 4K boundaries, and...
- New Computer-Based Training for Lotus Notes Developers Helps Put the Domino...
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 18, 1999 700+ words
...developer of technology training solutions, today announced its new computer-based training course, called "ReCor Technical Training...IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium(R) 60 processor and 32 MB of RAM; SuperVGA graphics; Windows 95, 98 or NT; a CD...
- New Computer-Based Training Course Provides Instruction Needed to Boost...
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 20, 1999 700+ words
...Network Based Training(TM) for Microsoft Outlook 98. This new computer-based training course helps end users learn the features...Microsoft Outlook 98 are a Pentium(R) processor with 32 MB or RAM; SuperVGA graphics; Windows 95, 98 or NT; and a...
- Premio launches new computer systems. (New products: tools for schools).
- Magazine article from: District Administration January 1, 2002 700+ words
...cutting-edge technology and power are among the features of two new computer systems from Premio Computer. The Apollo 845S model features...serial port. Both models include a 2 Ghz processor and 256 MB SDRAM, expandable to 3GB; all systems are built-to-order...
- Tandy Corporation announces new computer hardware and software products....
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 27, 1988 700+ words
TANDY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS FORT WORTH, Texas, July 27 /PRNewswire...dedicated memory expansion slot allows access to 8 megabytes (Mb) of high-speed memory. The NL will support up to 16Mb. According...