[Hidden-tech] transferring a file/folder from a win 98 PC to an XP PC

[David Korpiewski]

The easiest option at that point would probably be to take out the hard 
drive and put it into the new computer.  You mentioned PCMCIA, which I 
assume means you have a laptop and probably going to a new laptop.  The 
option that would probably work best for you is to borrow or purchase an 
external case for a laptop hard drive and then take down the data that way.

Something like this, but for circa windows 98, you'd need a PATA 
interface one instead of SATA.
http://www.buy.com/prod/startech-infosafe-2-5-usb-2-0-sata-drive-enclosure-storage-enclosure-1/q/loc/101/204451593.html

David




andrew bellak wrote:
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> Dear H-T,
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> I have a program that I would like to transfer from an old win 98 PC to 
> an XP PC.
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> The challenge has been that the win 98 PC does not have updated drivers 
> to either connect to the internet via ethernet cable OR use a USB flash 
> drive (or a PCMCIA internet adapter or an external floppy drive.)
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> It's a bit of a chicken and egg situation.  I can't get new drivers on 
> it because it doesn't recognize any more modern devices.  And if I could 
> connect it to the internet, I could save the file to an online file folder.
> 
> In terms of whether it will work properly or not, that remains to be 
> seen and I need to try anyway first before I pursue other options.  
> However, the original developer assured me that it did not need a 
> setup.exe file, only the program.exe file which I have.
> 
> The original program was sold to another company and is no longer supported.
> 
> Muchas Gracias,
> Andrew
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