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30th Oct 2008, 11:48
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I am a novice to all this, but I have an old computer running on Windows ME. I want to get all my photos off it in case it dies, I have approximately 3500 of them. I was thinking that an external hard drive would be the best solution, but I am having trouble tracking one down. I also want to be able to transfer them onto Windows XP. Is an external hard drive the best option? If so, can I get one that will run on both operating systems, and possibly Vista as well? Or is there an easier way of getting copies of the photos? I have tried flash memory, but it didn't seem to like that. If I was to burn to CD it would probably take weeks to do as it is very slow, how many CD's would I need? Any advice gratefully received. Thank you!
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30th Oct 2008, 11:57
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Photo files are compatible with any operating system.
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Best thing to use would be an external harddrive or a USB flash drive, both will require a USB port on the back or your PC. My System: Hybr!d
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30th Oct 2008, 12:02
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I have been looking on the internet and alot of the external hard drives I have looked at say that they only operate on XP or later. Do I need one that specifically works on ME? I tried using a memory stick, but my computer wouldn't recognise it. I am very confused!
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30th Oct 2008, 12:24
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Nothing will say it supports ME, it came out in 97ish.
Some may work while others may not. On reflection you are probably best burning them to CD, a normal CD holds 800MB. |
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30th Oct 2008, 13:07
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30th Oct 2008, 13:53
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Crossover Ethernet cable might be a bit more complex but work OK in this situation as well.
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30th Oct 2008, 16:50
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Set them both to the same network (I believe it's under control panel -> system), but different machine names. Then reboot both. Connect them via a crossover / patch cable. They are relatively cheap especially since you do not need a hugely long one. Then set the folders you need to share to copy the pictures. Open the network folder and then copy... simple process. My System: Toshiba Satellite A200-28P
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2nd Nov 2008, 13:38
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Thanks for all the advice, it does sound complicated though using cables and renaming things. Is it as hard as it sounds as I don't have a great deal of computer knowledge?
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2nd Nov 2008, 13:42
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If you already have a CD burner then that is the simplest option for you.
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2nd Nov 2008, 14:03
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I am pretty sure ME will recognise the external hard drive, so that would be the easiest option.
Most external hard drives support Windows 98 and forward.
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