photos from desktop to laptop???

carebear13

how do i move them? i am a complete idiot when it comes to doing stuff on computer unless it is basic.

i have lots ofphotos stored in the main desktop and want to transfer them over.

i first of all thought i could plug in a double ended usb- but i dont have one.(yet).
or transfer them to memory card and then to laptop?

or is there another way?

thanks.

Cisco001

Do you have wifi at home?
You can set up home network and transfer across.
Or memory card will be the easiest way

googler

Do the two PCs form a network in your home? Are they both connected to your router, either wirelessly or via cables?

If so, set up shared folders on each machine and Copy/Paste between the folders. This is as basic as it gets.

Make sure you have copies of your pictures in more than one place for backup purposes.

carebear13

laptop is wireless- desk top isnt, and for some reason the laptop internet connection wont work whilst the desktop is on.

tbh was thinking memory card would be easiest

thats one of reason why i wanted to move them- so they are on both.

thank you.x

googler

carebear13 wrote: »

laptop is wireless- desk top isnt, and for some reason the laptop internet connection wont work whilst the desktop is on.

Possibly not relevant - you may still be able to set up shared folders on each, and get them to talk to each other, even though one can't reach the internut.

tbh was thinking memory card would be easiest

Maybe so

thats one of reason why i wanted to move them- so they are on both.

If you MOVE them, they'll be deleted from one and transferred to the other.

If you COPY them, you make a duplicate at the copy destination, and leave the originals untouched in the original location.

It's important to recognise the distinction between the Windows 'Cut' operation (a Move), and the 'Copy', which is a true Copy instruction.....

McKneff

I have a memory stick. I think it only cost me a fiver

So it's on all 3.

The memory stick acts as the back up

googler

carebear13 wrote: »

how do i move them? i am a complete idiot when it comes to doing stuff on computer unless it is basic..

Time to step up to the plate and learn some new things, then. Unless you really WANT to go through life only doing 'basic' stuff.....

albionrovers

Back them up on Picasa?

carebear13

googler- i would love to learn how to make the most of a computer but with 4 kids i just dont have the brain power at the moment- would much rather sleep ha ha.
no seriously- i would. i often thought about signing up at the local college for learning the basics. maybe its about time.
think for now though i will be getting friendly with the old memory stick.

Dave_C_2

The easiest way for a newbie is to use a memory stick or a memory card
Quick instructions for memory stick or card:

1. On the old PC find out where the photos are stored, normally in My documents/My Pictures.
2. Open the folder
3. Plug in the Memory stick and choose open folder to view files from the menu that comes up.
4. Arrange the windows side by side
5. If required delete any old files that are already on the memory stick
6. Drag and drop folders of photos from My pictures to the memory stick. By default it will copy so you will still have the pictures on the old PC
7. If the memory stick gets full just remember which folders were copied, If you forget or get confused start over from step 5 and do the folders one at a time.
8. On the new computer, find the My pictures folder.
9. Plug in the Memory stick and choose open folder to view files from the menu that comes up.
10. Arrange the windows side by side
11. Reverse the process and drag and drop folders of photos from the memory stick to My Pictures on the new computer.
12. If the memory stick was full in step 7 Repeat from the start - except copy the folders of photos that haven't been done
13. Job done

If you get stuck just ask.

Dave

Bowling_4_Gold

^this. No point worrying about network sharing or cloud backup at this stage!