Coping files from one hard drive to another

[shamindaf]

There are some files in my old computer that needs to be copied to my new computer. It's about 1.0 Gigs. Is there a way of connecting the old drive externaly to the new computer. If so what hardware do I need. Both drives same(No of pins etc.).

[Chris Wheeler]

Sure. If both computers are in working order (OS loaded, etc.), I would suggest a tool such as Laplink. You hook up with a parallel or serial cable (included with the program) and copy directly. If you want to copy from just a hard drive (no computer), I would suggest just opening up your computer and putting it in as a second (or third, or fourth) drive. There are external HDD kits, but they're not worth it to just get old info off an obsolete drive.

Chris R. Wheeler, MCP
Pensacola Christian College
Desktop Programmer
cwheeler@pcci.edu