what to do if you want to transfer a lot of files..
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from one com to another?
my files are about a few gig in total fyi.
using msn's a little slow, is there a faster way? -
Burn to DVD?
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use cross-cable
or get ext hdd....
transfer to ext hdd, then transfer from ext hdd to other comp....... -
Is this within the same LAN ?
If yes, you can use Network share, it is very fast.
If the comps are far away, and you dont want to use physical means, then use file hosters through the internet, but the upload speed will be very slow.
If you want to save some time, before uploading you can rar your files first. Use 'best' settings with 'solid archive'. This will save you some time.
Meat Pao. -
Network share? What is that?
i only know that transferring through the same network using msn is like around 200kb/s or so.
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There are a few methods to do so.
If you have a spare cross cable (Google it up on the difference between straight and cross cable) and the computers aren't that far apart, you can just connect the two PCs directly and start transferring the files.
If you have a DVD burner, burn the files to a DVD.
If you don't have the above two or if the PC is too far away, use an external hard disk instead.
Or if you have a spare hard disk, set it to slave, copy the files over and transfer it over to the PC.
At the worst, copy the files to a thumbdrive then slowly transfer over.
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yea meat pao is right, if the two are using the same network(eg. connected via LAN), you an use the windows file transfer wizard to move the files
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Zip it & upload it on yousendit/sendspace/savefile
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If you transfer between 2 computers connected through LAN, you can simply right click on the folder and 'share'. It is very fast. It is just standard microsoft network.
But if you are not in the same LAN, then......use physical means....thumb drive, CD...etc.
Otherwise, you can also use FTP. Two computers use FTPs with each other.
Otherwise, use internet hoster....like yousendit. But this method is really slow. Max upload will not exceed 30kbps. It is the upload which is the problem. For download speed it is better. In fact with download accelerator you can get 400-500 kbps. With local host you can even get 600 kbps with no accelerator used (I confirm).
Im still thinking how to go-around this upload speed problem....
But anyway, whatever method you choose, if the files are big, try to rar it first. At least it will save you some time.
Dont play play, with the latest WinRar version, and with 'best' and 'solid archive' setting, I shrunk my game files to 42% of original size. Not bad at all.
Meat Pao. -
and also, u can use hamachi. a program which connects computers through a VPN.
Otherwise, you can also use FTP. Two computers use FTPs with each other.
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erm. can use the file transfer wizard in XP? it says it lets u transfer files between computers
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Yes.Originally posted by MyPillowTalks:erm. can use the file transfer wizard in XP? it says it lets u transfer files between computers -
i finally found the link in my bookmark .. bookmark too messy
viceversa pro .. trial ver also can transfer file over network from pc to pc
simple to use .. juz point where the target and source will do .. i use in office to transfer thing
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Originally posted by Meat Pao:
I think you should already know this but there is no way (or very little ways) to improve your upload speed.
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Im still thinking how to go-around this upload speed problem....
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Meat Pao.[/b]
Because for singnet user, if you are using:
1) 512kbps plan - you only have a upload speed of up to 256kbps (which is est. 32KB/s).
2) 1500kbps/3.5mbps plan - you only have a upload speed of up to 350kbps (which is est. 44KB/s).
3) 5000kbps/5mbps plan - you only have a upload speed of up to 512kbps (which is est. 64KB/s).
4) 10mbps plan - you only have a upload speed of up to 1mbps (which is est. 125KB/s).
5) 25mbps plan - you only have a upload speed of up to 1mbps (which is est. 125KB/s).
For starhub user, if you are using:
1) MaxOnline Ultimate (100mbps) - you only have upload speed of up to 2mbps* (est. 250KB/s).
2) MaxOnline Premium (12mbps) - you only have upload speed of up to 384kbps (est. 48KB/s).
3) MaxOnline Express/ MaxOnline FlexiSurf Express (6mbps) - you only have upload speed of up to 256kbps (est. 32KB/s).
Note: Figures taken from singnet/starhub website itself. For how to convert from kbps to KB/s, use the figure of the kbps and divide by 8 (its should be 8.xxxx, rounded down for easier calculation) and you will obtain the est. figure in KB/s.
Upload speed is capped by the service provider, no matter what you do you will not go over the upload speed stated above. In some case the server where you are uploading to itself capped the upload speed (E.g. 50KB/s), thus you will only be able to upload at the speed of 50KB/s to that server even though you are allow to upload at a higher rate specified by your service provider.
*this upload speed only when you are using 100Mbps-ready cable modem (DOCSIS 3.0) and only at certain websites.
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My advice? Use LAN connection to transfer file if the computers are near. If not, use thumb drive/MP3 players or other possible external storage devices. -
Thanks for the info... yea, I use Starhub, only get 30+ kb/s. No choice.
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haha if using same connection or router or whatever...
transfer via msn damn fast...
last time i transfer 5 gig from pc to lappie...
only about 1.5 hrs...on msn. -
MSN transmit data from PC to router to lappy under same network, dats why fast. UDP sum more, anyhow shoot data one.Originally posted by missqi:haha if using same connection or router or whatever...
transfer via msn damn fast...
last time i transfer 5 gig from pc to lappie...
only about 1.5 hrs...on msn.
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thumbdrive.