Stinger
14th September 2007, 03:54 PM
My dilemma...*sigh*
I have three old computers...two are pre2k and not functioning *atm* It is quite likely that all three are pre2k, but I got this one used and have no idea. It works. I use the working one currently. I recently "inherited" a fourth computer that is newer than the others, and even has added memory, but I'm afraid to use it for fear that someone might screw it up. I have a guy that will get the other two up and running if possible.
I also recently acquired a brand new Compaq Presario Notebook from a contest at hubby's work. (C551NR)
I want to keep some of the information that is on the oldest two computers if I can retrieve it. I would like to take some of what is on this computer, and that other information and transfer the data to either the fourth computer, or to my new laptop. From the laptop I can burn onto CD anything I feel needs to follow me throughout all of my potential computer upgrades without the difficulty I am currently facing. I can't recall if the fourth computer has a burner or not. I don't really want to bog down the fourth computer, but I don't even know if my laptop can handle all of the information. I suspect it has better memory and such than the others combined...barring the "extra memory" added to the fourth.
I will probably delegate the fourth computer for myself, and keep this one for the kids to screw up. I need to know my best course of action to complete the aforementioned tasks. Can this all be done by networking my computers somehow? If so, how does one do this? If not, are there any other suggestions?
I also do not want to part with the other computers until all personal information is stripped from them. I would like to know how to "deep clean" them.
HELP! Please. I am SOooo lost.
I have three old computers...two are pre2k and not functioning *atm* It is quite likely that all three are pre2k, but I got this one used and have no idea. It works. I use the working one currently. I recently "inherited" a fourth computer that is newer than the others, and even has added memory, but I'm afraid to use it for fear that someone might screw it up. I have a guy that will get the other two up and running if possible.
I also recently acquired a brand new Compaq Presario Notebook from a contest at hubby's work. (C551NR)
I want to keep some of the information that is on the oldest two computers if I can retrieve it. I would like to take some of what is on this computer, and that other information and transfer the data to either the fourth computer, or to my new laptop. From the laptop I can burn onto CD anything I feel needs to follow me throughout all of my potential computer upgrades without the difficulty I am currently facing. I can't recall if the fourth computer has a burner or not. I don't really want to bog down the fourth computer, but I don't even know if my laptop can handle all of the information. I suspect it has better memory and such than the others combined...barring the "extra memory" added to the fourth.
I will probably delegate the fourth computer for myself, and keep this one for the kids to screw up. I need to know my best course of action to complete the aforementioned tasks. Can this all be done by networking my computers somehow? If so, how does one do this? If not, are there any other suggestions?
I also do not want to part with the other computers until all personal information is stripped from them. I would like to know how to "deep clean" them.
HELP! Please. I am SOooo lost.