OT-File Transfer

[Paul_m]

I have an old machine running Win 98 and a new machine running XP. I have some files on the old one that I would like to transfer. Is there an easy way to do this? If I connect them via USB will my new computer see the old one as a hard drive?

Thanks, sorry for the OT.

[da BaSsTaRd!]

if both computers have network cards, you can buy a special ethernet cable that has 2 wires switched. its called a "crossover cable". you can find them at any computer store. connect the 2 network cards with this cable and make the transfer through the network neighborhood.

[Bastiaan]

Or if you only have to do the transfer once:

Install the winxp system, and after installation, install the HD from the win98 machine too. Transfer your files, and remove the HD again.

[Bastiaan]

There are USB network solutions, but if this is a one-time thing its a waste of money so spend any money on the transfer.

PCI-networkcards and cables cost around $30

swapping harddrives costs around $0

[Paul_m]

Thanks guys...

So it isn't possible with USB? I'll go looking for that cable tonight.