Data transfer

KAYGEE_2

I am about to replace my old PC, running XP ( 32bit ), with a new one running Windows 7 (64bit).
Can anyone tell me if you can transfer data between the 2 PC's with a data transfer cable.
Someone has told me it is not possible because the old PC has 32bit and the new PC 64bit.
Any help would be appreciated:beer:

MoneySavingUser

32bit/64bit doesn't matter (edit: actually it might but only if your transfer cable needs drivers and it doesn't have a 64bit version)

You can get specific data transfer cables such as: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Speed-Transfer-Cable-Windows-Vista/dp/B003TL4558/ref=dp_cp_ob_computers_title_3

However what I tend to do it use an ethernet cable (you should have gotten one with your internet router or maybe a friend has a spare)

then install filezilla ftp server on old pc http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=server
and client on new pc: http://filezilla-project.org/client_features.php

then connect them both via ethernet - an unknown connection will show up in network connections - check the ip address of the old pc and enter it into the client on the new pc - then connect via ftp and 'download' the files to the new pc (windows firewall needs to be turned off or ports opened)

other options:
transfer files to external drive and then onto new pc
take out hard drive from old pc and put it into new pc case as a secondary hd
you might be able to transfer files across your existing home network

leemoss

Why would you use FTP to do a local transfer? seems overly complicated!
Just share out the root of your C drive on the XP machine (right click on the drive in 'My Computer' select properties then 'sharing') and browse using a UNC path on the Windows 7 machine (eg: \\192.168.1.10\share) the IP address being the IP address of the XP machine.

edit:
Using the above method im assuming both machines are connected to your home network.
another edit:
To use a UNC path, just type it in either the Run dialog (Win key + R) or into an address field in an explorer window.

MoneySavingUser

Because sometimes I have had problems with filesharing between different windows versions/problems caused by home network setup - this way just seems to work hassle free for me

KAYGEE_2

Thanks for the information. At least I now know I can use my data transfer cable.
Cheers