hi JC
"is there any SIMPLE way to transfer all the contents of my current hard drive to the new computer?"
simple? depends on how you view things. i don't think, truthfully, that there is a simple way. and since you mentioned that you are flunking pc101, let's look at an overview of what i believe your alternatives are. perhaps others will add on to the list and/or help me improve upon its detail.
these are the ways you can get files from one puter to another:
1. network the pc's together.
2. install the old hard drive into the new machine and transfer them from there.
3. copy the old hd to removable storage media (like zip or jaz disks) and transfer them to the new pc, provided the new pc has the zip or jaz drive to read the disks.
4. upload selected old hd files to a cyber drive (like x-drive), then download them to your new drive.
there are several variations on the above choices. like with #2, you could flip flop it and put the new drive in the old machine, transfer your files, then place the new drive back in the new machine. the advice cheeky provided about powerquest software would involve doing either #2 or #3 above.
but basically, these are the choices you are working with. again, if others can elaborate or add to this list, please do. i suggest that you look these choices over and pick what you think you feel most comfortable with, then go from there.
i have two pc's, not networked yet, and i have an external jaz drive that i can move from one to the other if i have substantial-sized files to transfer. that works for me. floppies also work for light duty stuff (less than 1.44mb).
hope this helps, and feel free to ask away if you have more questions.
:)
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