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Guerri Stevens
May 24th, 2018, 06:53 AM
My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one. Of course the
minute I did that, the old one seemed to be running OK. However it's
only a matter of time ...


Any ideas on how to transfer everything?


I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new machine, but right
now, it is another chore.


My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I think that some
stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.

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Efrem Mallach
May 24th, 2018, 07:46 AM
Guerri,

The answer depends on whether it's Windows or Macintosh. Do tell!

Efrem

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> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com> wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one. Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
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Guerri Stevens
May 24th, 2018, 08:43 AM
It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On the
other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number of other
tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or print any advice I
receive.

In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain predicted
for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of being on the "do
not call" list if we get calls anyway.


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>
>> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com> wrote:
>>
>> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one. Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>>
>>
>> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>>
>>
>> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>>
>>
>> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>>
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Ryan McGill
May 24th, 2018, 11:36 AM
For files, I'd sync to Google Drive with both machines. Should handle it.



On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 4:53:31 AM UTC-7, Guerri wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one. Of course the
> minute I did that, the old one seemed to be running OK. However it's
> only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new machine, but right
> now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I think that some
> stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
> --
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Stephen Dixon
May 24th, 2018, 12:49 PM
Ryan has the answer.

This has worked perfectly for me on acquiring 3-4 new machines, both PC and
Apple.

On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 12:36 PM Ryan McGill <ryanmmcgill (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

> For files, I'd sync to Google Drive with both machines. Should handle it.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 4:53:31 AM UTC-7, Guerri wrote:
>>
>> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one. Of course the
>> minute I did that, the old one seemed to be running OK. However it's
>> only a matter of time ...
>>
>>
>> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>>
>>
>> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new machine, but right
>> now, it is another chore.
>>
>>
>> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I think that some
>> stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>>
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Daniel B. Widdis
May 24th, 2018, 01:15 PM
If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this software:

https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/

Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network, but use
the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the $50 license.



On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>
wrote:

> It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On the other
> hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number of other tasks
> needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or print any advice I receive.
>
> In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain predicted
> for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of being on the "do not
> call" list if we get calls anyway.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one. Of course the
>>> minute I did that, the old one seemed to be running OK. However it's only a
>>> matter of time ...
>>>
>>>
>>> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>>>
>>>
>>> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new machine, but right
>>> now, it is another chore.
>>>
>>>
>>> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I think that some
>>> stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>>>
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Tim B
May 24th, 2018, 03:26 PM
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?

I did this a few months ago.

My normal practice is to back up all data daily, something for which I've been thankful several
times over the years, so for everything except the applications all I had to do was set things up on
the new computer so I could restore all the data there.

Most of the applications I use are freeware, so easily downloaded and installed - e.g. OfficeLibre,
Firefox, Thunderbird.

The only application I failed with was Dixomat. It was running happily on Windows 10 on the old
computer, but refused to do so on the new one!

Best wishes,
Tim Bourne.

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Guerri Stevens
May 25th, 2018, 09:49 AM
Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
this process.

I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!

I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
of my better days!

I am way behind the times.

I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
itself.

I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.


Guerri

On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> software:
>
> https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/
>
> Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
> $50 license.
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
> the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
> of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> print any advice I receive.
>
> In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
> being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
> Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
> running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
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Ryan McGill
May 25th, 2018, 01:01 PM
Gerri,

I'm afraid it appears you are creeping.

Google Drive is a program that provides Cloud-based backup for your files.
In order to make this work, you'd download the program from Google, sign
into your (Google) account, and tell the program what folders you want to
upload (sync) to the cloud. I believe the file limit is around 30Gig right
now. It would sync those folders automatically.

Then you download Google Drive on the new machine and tell your computer
where to save the items. It will download them to your preferred location
automatically.

So you don't have to do them at the same time, and they aren't technically
connected. You're using the Internet/Cloud as an intermediary (and it will
also back up anything you save to the sync folders). If you want to do it
at the same time, you could, there'd just be a little more lag than if
there were a direct connection. That is, a file would have to be completely
written to the Cloud by your old computer before you could read it to write
on your new computer.

If at some later point, you wish to delete your items from the Cloud and
still have them on your computer, you'll have to move the files from
wherever you chose to sync them. In the past, I've been able to do this by
renaming the syncing folder, but I don't think that's still how it works.
I'm not really sure why you'd want to do this other than concerns about
privacy, but it's possible if you want.

I've used this system for work for around 5-7 years. And I've used it
personally for around 3-4 years. It works fantastically, and I've never had
a data breach related to it.




On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:49:57 AM UTC-7, Guerri wrote:
>
> Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
> this process.
>
> I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
> I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
> 2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!
>
> I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
> software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
> nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
> attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
> online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
> software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
> of my better days!
>
> I am way behind the times.
>
> I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
> my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
> that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
> operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
> for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
> reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
> stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
> itself.
>
> I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
> of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
> at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
> And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.
>
>
> Guerri
>
> On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> > If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> > software:
> >
> > https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/
> >
> > Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> > but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
> > $50 license.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> > <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <javascript:> <mailto:gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> <javascript:>>> wrote:
> >
> > It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
> > the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
> > of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> > print any advice I receive.
> >
> > In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> > predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
> > being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> > <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <javascript:>
> > <mailto:gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <javascript:>>> wrote:
> >
> > My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
> > Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
> > running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
> >
> >
> > Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
> >
> >
> > I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> > machine, but right now, it is another chore.
> >
> >
> > My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> > think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
> >
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Judy Madnick
May 25th, 2018, 02:58 PM
Ryan,

If you delete files from your computer, I'm assuming they're not deleted from Google Drive; is that correct? Would you have to delete everything from Google Drive and then re-sync if you've deleted files from your computer? And how does it work with edited files?

Judy

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.



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From: "Ryan McGill" <ryanmmcgill (AT) gmail (DOT) com>
To: dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com;
Dated: 5/25/2018 2:01:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixonary] OT: New Computer


Gerri,


I'm afraid it appears you are creeping.


Google Drive is a program that provides Cloud-based backup for your files. In order to make this work, you'd download the program from Google, sign into your (Google) account, and tell the program what folders you want to upload (sync) to the cloud. I believe the file limit is around 30Gig right now.. It would sync those folders automatically.


Then you download Google Drive on the new machine and tell your computer where to save the items. It will download them to your preferred location automatically.


So you don't have to do them at the same time, and they aren't technically connected. You're using the Internet/Cloud as an intermediary (and it will also back up anything you save to the sync folders). If you want to do it at the same time, you could, there'd just be a little more lag than if there were a direct connection. That is, a file would have to be completely written to the Cloud by your old computer before you could read it to write on your new computer.


If at some later point, you wish to delete your items from the Cloud and still have them on your computer, you'll have to move the files from wherever you chose to sync them. In the past, I've been able to do this by renaming the syncing folder, but I don't think that's still how it works. I'm not really sure why you'd want to do this other than concerns about privacy, but it's possible if you want.


I've used this system for work for around 5-7 years. And I've used it personally for around 3-4 years. It works fantastically, and I've never had a data breach related to it.







On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:49:57 AM UTC-7, Guerri wrote:
Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
this process.

I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!

I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
of my better days!

I am way behind the times.

I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
itself.

I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.


Guerri

On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> software:
>
> https://www.easeus.com/free- pc-transfer-software/
>
> Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
> $50 license.
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
> the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
> of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> print any advice I receive.
>
> In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
> being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
> Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
> running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
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Ryan McGill
May 25th, 2018, 06:49 PM
Judy,

Google Drive monitors the folder(s) you've selected while it is running.
The program will run in the background from your toolbar (on Mac; I assume
it's the same on Windows, and I quit using Linux before I started using
Drive, so I don't know if it's available there), but you can also close it.
While it's running, if you edit a file, it will update the Cloud version.
If you delete (or move) files from the folder it's monitoring, Google Drive
will mark those files for deletion and "move" them to an analog of your
email trash. You will be able to restore a file from that trash (which you
can access from Drive's web interface) as long as your Drive space isn't
used up.

There's a pretty good group of settings available within Drive to help
control how it behaves.



On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 12:58:06 PM UTC-7, Judy Madnick wrote:
>
> Ryan,
>
> If you delete files from your computer, I'm assuming they're not deleted
> from Google Drive; is that correct? Would you have to delete everything
> from Google Drive and then re-sync if you've deleted files from your
> computer? And how does it work with edited files?
>
> Judy
>
> *Today is the first day of the rest of your life.*
>
> ------------------------------
> Original message
> From: "Ryan McGill" <ryanm... (AT) gmail (DOT) com <javascript:>>
> To: dixo... (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com <javascript:>;
> Dated: 5/25/2018 2:01:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dixonary] OT: New Computer
>
> Gerri,
>
> I'm afraid it appears you are creeping.
>
> Google Drive is a program that provides Cloud-based backup for your files.
> In order to make this work, you'd download the program from Google, sign
> into your (Google) account, and tell the program what folders you want to
> upload (sync) to the cloud. I believe the file limit is around 30Gig right
> now. It would sync those folders automatically.
>
> Then you download Google Drive on the new machine and tell your computer
> where to save the items. It will download them to your preferred location
> automatically.
>
> So you don't have to do them at the same time, and they aren't technically
> connected. You're using the Internet/Cloud as an intermediary (and it will
> also back up anything you save to the sync folders). If you want to do it
> at the same time, you could, there'd just be a little more lag than if
> there were a direct connection. That is, a file would have to be completely
> written to the Cloud by your old computer before you could read it to write
> on your new computer.
>
> If at some later point, you wish to delete your items from the Cloud and
> still have them on your computer, you'll have to move the files from
> wherever you chose to sync them. In the past, I've been able to do this by
> renaming the syncing folder, but I don't think that's still how it works.
> I'm not really sure why you'd want to do this other than concerns about
> privacy, but it's possible if you want.
>
> I've used this system for work for around 5-7 years. And I've used it
> personally for around 3-4 years. It works fantastically, and I've never had
> a data breach related to it.
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:49:57 AM UTC-7, Guerri wrote:
>>
>> Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
>> this process.
>>
>> I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
>> I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
>> 2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!
>>
>> I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
>> software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
>> nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
>> attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
>> online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
>> software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
>> of my better days!
>>
>> I am way behind the times.
>>
>> I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
>> my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
>> that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
>> operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
>> for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
>> reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
>> stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
>> itself.
>>
>> I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
>> of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
>> at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
>> And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.
>>
>>
>> Guerri
>>
>> On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
>> > If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
>> > software:
>> >
>> > https://www.easeus.com/free- pc-transfer-software/
>> <https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/>
>> >
>> > Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
>> > but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
>> > $50 license.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
>> > <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>> >
>> > It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
>> > the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
>> > of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
>> > print any advice I receive.
>> >
>> > In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
>> > predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
>> > being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> > On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
>> > <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
>> > gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>> >
>> > My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
>> > Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
>> > running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>> >
>> >
>> > Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>> >
>> >
>> > I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
>> > machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>> >
>> >
>> > My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
>> > think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for
>> example.
>> >
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Guerri Stevens
May 26th, 2018, 09:28 AM
I don't think I have a Google account. I use Google to search for
things, but that's all.

As far as creeping, certainly I am creeping and proud of it!

Guerri
On 5/25/2018 2:01 PM, Ryan McGill wrote:
> Gerri,
>
> I'm afraid it appears you are creeping.
>
> Google Drive is a program that provides Cloud-based backup for your
> files. In order to make this work, you'd download the program from
> Google, sign into your (Google) account, and tell the program what
> folders you want to upload (sync) to the cloud. I believe the file
> limit is around 30Gig right now. It would sync those folders
> *automatically.
>
> Then you download Google Drive on the new machine and tell your
> computer where to save the items. It will download them to your
> preferred location automatically.
>
> So you don't have to do them at the same time, and they aren't
> technically connected. You're using the Internet/Cloud as an
> intermediary (and it will also back up anything you save to the sync
> folders). If you want to do it at the same time, you could, there'd
> just be a little more lag than if there were a direct connection. That
> is, a file would have to be completely written to the Cloud by your
> old computer before you could read it to write on your new computer.
>
> If at some later point, you wish to delete your items from the Cloud
> and still have them on your computer, you'll have to move the files
> from wherever you chose to sync them. In the past, I've been able to
> do this by renaming the syncing folder, but I don't think that's still
> how it works. I'm not really sure why you'd want to do this other than
> concerns about privacy, but it's possible if you want.
>
> I've used this system for work for around 5-7 years. And I've used it
> personally for around 3-4 years. It works fantastically, and I've
> never had a data breach related to it.
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:49:57 AM UTC-7, Guerri wrote:
>
> Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each
> other for
> this process.
>
> I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
> I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
> 2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!
>
> I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to
> download
> software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
> nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers
> would be
> attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
> online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
> software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not
> one
> of my better days!
>
> I am way behind the times.
>
> I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have
> partitioned
> my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
> that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
> operating system itself then a partition for my software and a
> partition
> for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I
> wanted to
> reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
> stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the
> Windows
> itself.
>
> I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along
> ahead
> of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until
> tomorrow, or
> at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
> And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.
>
>
> Guerri
>
> On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> > If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> > software:
> >
> > https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/
> <https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/>
> >
> > Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> > but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without
> paying the
> > $50 license.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> > <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <mailto:gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
> >
> > * * It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a
> bit. On
> > * * the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a
> number
> > * * of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> > * * print any advice I receive.
> >
> > * * In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> > * * predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point
> is of
> > * * being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
> >
> >
> >
> > * * * * Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > * * * * * * On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> > * * * * * * <gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> > * * * * * * <mailto:gue... (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
> >
> > * * * * * * My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new
> one.
> > * * * * * * Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed
> to be
> > * * * * * * running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
> >
> >
> > * * * * * * Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
> >
> >
> > * * * * * * I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> > * * * * * * machine, but right now, it is another chore.
> >
> >
> > * * * * * * My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> > * * * * * * think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for
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Daniel Widdis
May 27th, 2018, 12:17 AM
RE: " Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for this process."

The software I quoted has multiple options. The easiest is if they are both connected on the same network... if you have a router from your internet provider and connect wirelessly (or via a cable) then you just need to have both computers connected to the same router. If both computers have network cable (CAT 5/6) ports you can connect them directly to each other. Or...

You can burn a CD, if you have CDs on both computers. OR...

As others have suggested, if you have an account on "the cloud" you can save the transfer file there (or just save all your documents there). Options include Google Drive, Dropbox, Icloud, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. All cost a little bit but honestly, the best thing I did was putting most of my electronic stuff there and minimizing what I keep on my local hard drive which is likely to fail one day.

Finally... if all of the above is too daunting for you... it's worth the money to take the computer(s) to a trusted local computer store and have the professionals do the transfer for you. They'll charge a small amount but do it right and you won't have to worry about anything.



On 5/25/18, 7:49 AM, "Guerri Stevens" <dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com on behalf of guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com> wrote:

Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
this process.

I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!

I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
of my better days!

I am way behind the times.

I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
itself.

I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.


Guerri

On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> software:
>
> https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/
>
> Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
> $50 license.
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
> the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
> of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> print any advice I receive.
>
> In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
> being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
> Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
> running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
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Judy Madnick
May 27th, 2018, 09:38 AM
So you're confident that your data saved to the "cloud" is safe? It seems as though it would be much safer to have it on your hard drive AND elsewhere, whether it's a backup program (e.g., Carbonite) or elsewhere in the "cloud."

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Original message
From: "Daniel Widdis" <widdis (AT) dixonary (DOT) net>
To: dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com;
Dated: 5/27/2018 1:17:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixonary] OT: New Computer

RE: " Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for this process."

The software I quoted has multiple options. The easiest is if they are both connected on the same network... if you have a router from your internet provider and connect wirelessly (or via a cable) then you just need to have both computers connected to the same router. If both computers have network cable (CAT 5/6) ports you can connect them directly to each other. Or...

You can burn a CD, if you have CDs on both computers. OR...

As others have suggested, if you have an account on "the cloud" you can save the transfer file there (or just save all your documents there). Options include Google Drive, Dropbox, Icloud, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. All cost a little bit but honestly, the best thing I did was putting most of my electronic stuff there and minimizing what I keep on my local hard drive which is likely to fail one day.

Finally... if all of the above is too daunting for you... it's worth the money to take the computer(s) to a trusted local computer store and have the professionals do the transfer for you. They'll charge a small amount but do it right and you won't have to worry about anything.



On 5/25/18, 7:49 AM, "Guerri Stevens" <dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com on behalf of guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com> wrote:

Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
this process.

I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!

I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
of my better days!

I am way behind the times.

I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
itself.

I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.


Guerri

On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> software:
>
> https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/
>
> Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
> $50 license.
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
> the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
> of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> print any advice I receive.
>
> In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
> being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
> Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
> running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
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Daniel Widdis
May 27th, 2018, 07:58 PM
I do have it on both places – where I have the room. Plus a backup program (Crashplan) although they are stopping consumer plans so I may shop for a replacement.



I have an account with Dropbox, and save all my documents and photos both there, and on my computer. ***I actually have it set up where my “Documents” and “Downloads” folders are automatically synced, without me having to separately tell it what to back up.



When my computer is running low on space I have folders that I can “unsync” from my computer so they stay on the cloud.



I’m rather sure that a large company like Dropbox has multiple backups of my data!







From: <dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com> on behalf of Judy Madnick <jmadnick (AT) gmail (DOT) .com>
Reply-To: <dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com>
Date: Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 7:38 AM
To: <dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com>
Subject: Re: [Dixonary] OT: New Computer



So you're confident that your data saved to the "cloud" is safe? It seems as though it would be much safer to have it on your hard drive AND elsewhere, whether it's a backup program (e.g., Carbonite) or elsewhere in the "cloud."



Judy


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Original message
From: "Daniel Widdis" <widdis (AT) dixonary (DOT) net>
To: dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com;
Dated: 5/27/2018 1:17:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixonary] OT: New Computer

RE: " Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for this process."

The software I quoted has multiple options. The easiest is if they are both connected on the same network... if you have a router from your internet provider and connect wirelessly (or via a cable) then you just need to have both computers connected to the same router. If both computers have network cable (CAT 5/6) ports you can connect them directly to each other. Or...

You can burn a CD, if you have CDs on both computers. OR...

As others have suggested, if you have an account on "the cloud" you can save the transfer file there (or just save all your documents there). Options include Google Drive, Dropbox, Icloud, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. All cost a little bit but honestly, the best thing I did was putting most of my electronic stuff there and minimizing what I keep on my local hard drive which is likely to fail one day.

Finally... if all of the above is too daunting for you... it's worth the money to take the computer(s) to a trusted local computer store and have the professionals do the transfer for you. They'll charge a small amount but do it right and you won't have to worry about anything.



On 5/25/18, 7:49 AM, "Guerri Stevens" <dixonary (AT) googlegroups (DOT) com on behalf of guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com> wrote:

Presumably the two computers will have to be attached to each other for
this process.

I can't remember what I did last time. I just looked up my notes and
I've had my current machine since (are you sitting down?) ...March,
2008. It is 10 years old. Yikes!

I don't understand what you are telling me. I understand how to download
software, but I am guessing I would download to the old machine since
nothing is set up on the new one. Then presumably the computers would be
attached to each other? With a USB cable? Or would this all be done
online? I don't know why I am even asking. I could download the
software, and read whatever instructions come with it. This is not one
of my better days!

I am way behind the times.

I have other decisions to make as well. For example, I have partitioned
my drive on my current machine. I am asking myself why I wanted to do
that, but as best I can recall, I wanted part of the drive for the
operating system itself then a partition for my software and a partition
for my data. Needless to say, my notes are sketchy. I think I wanted to
reduce the time for backing things up, and would only back up my own
stuff. Meaning any data files, and any software aside from the Windows
itself.

I think I have somehow become that little old lady creeping along ahead
of you on the highway. Perhaps I should put this off until tomorrow, or
at least til the laundry is done, and possibly some of the yard work.
And I am forgetting my nap. Yes, the nap.


Guerri

On 5/24/2018 2:15 PM, Daniel B. Widdis wrote:
> If you want to do it completely painlessly, you can download this
> software:
>
> https://www.easeus.com/free-pc-transfer-software/
>
> Use the Professional version so you can transfer over your network,
> but use the "Free Trial" that lets you transfer 2x without paying the
> $50 license.
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> It's Windows. Vista, in fact. I am considering waiting a bit. On
> the other hand, maybe I should just do it. But there are a number
> of other tasks needing attention. Anyway, I will make notes or
> print any advice I receive.
>
> In the meantime I can work in the yard in advance of the rain
> predicted for this afternoon, and/or wonder what the point is of
> being on the "do not call" list if we get calls anyway.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 24, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Guerri Stevens
> <guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com
> <mailto:guerri (AT) guerristevens (DOT) com>> wrote:
>
> My current computer is pretty old, so I bought a new one.
> Of course the minute I did that, the old one seemed to be
> running OK. However it's only a matter of time ...
>
>
> Any ideas on how to transfer everything?
>
>
> I can remember a time when I was happy to have a new
> machine, but right now, it is another chore.
>
>
> My own files will have to be transferred. Software: I
> think that some stuff can be downloaded. Tbird, for example.
>
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