Desktop to Laptop?? - Virtual Assistant Forums

Virtually Assisting You · #1 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

I am needing to transfer all my work related documents and emails from my desktop to my laptop. I usually do all my work related tasks on my desktop and have recently discovered it needs to go see the doctor,lol. So therefore I need all work related items moved to my laptop. Any suggestions on what would be the best way to do this?

Thank you -

Tess · #2 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

Well, you could try to network them locally but that can be a real pain, honestly

We have a big external hard drive that you just put everything on - hook it up via USB (it's literally plug-and-play) and then you hook it up to the other computer via USB and move it with a click there. The external hard drive is a great backup storage facility as well - this is the one we have (but you wouldn't necessarily have to have one this big)

Virtually Assisting You · #3 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

Tess -
Thank you so much for the quick reply

I am needing to move on this quickly and I appreciate your helpfulness.

I will go check out the link right now...Thanks again!!

Tess · #4 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

Hi Kena

That particular model is out of stock apparently, I just noticed - but you can get external hard drives anywhere - even at Target and WalMart) if you do want to order one from the site I sent you just search for 'external hard drive' and then find one that has a decent amount of space for a price you can afford.

#5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008

External drives are an excellent way to backup all of your information and not overload your computer hard drive. Their prices have really come down in the last year or two and can hold a ton of information. I recommend that everyone get one to help protect all of your client's as well as your own documents, photos, etc.

Dawn At Your Service · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008

What about back up sites available online such as IBackup, Second Copy, or Xdrive? I have not used these sites, only heard of them and considered them as a possibility. The veterans may have some additional insight on these websites.

Virtually Assisting You · #7 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008

Thank You so much Ladies -

I went to Wal-Mart this morning after taking the kiddos to school and they happen to have one external hard drive left on clearance

. so, i got one for $94.00 and so far its working great for what I need.

Oh, and My Hubby Thanks You also...he's just glad he didn't have to try and figure it out for me , LOL

Thanks Again,

You All are the Best!

Tess · #8 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008

Great Kena

Glad to know it worked out for you!

JustJOurni · #9 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008

You can also use gotomypc. It's great. I not only have it on my 4 computer (2 laptops, 1 desktop pc, and 1 desktop mac), I have all my clients to get it as well and to give me access to their computer, so I can keep their outlook updated and check their emails.

Tess · #10 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008

Does an online application like GoToMyPC have *room* for an entire hard drive's worth of files and folders though? I think for the moving of that much 'stuff' you'd need something robust. I'd also be fearful of losing something in the upload/download.

#11 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008

I don't know exactly how much room gotomypc.com has but my brother uses it all the time and loves it. He's a major techie head and swears by it. He does also use an external drive (as do my husband and I). Glad you were able to find one at Walmart and solve your problem!

#12 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008

You may need to just burn all your files to a CD-Rom using a program on your computer that allows to you to do burn Data files. Some software programs already come on your computer such as: Sonic or RecordNow. As far as any software you have stored on there that you use for client stuff/work...try networking the computers together before sending the other off to the doctor. Go to your help menu and type in Computer Networking and it will tell you how to do it.

Hope this helps.

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TracyR · #13 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008

I love my external hard drive and feel comfortable knowing I can take all my information with me if I ever need to. It's tiny, too, which is nice.

#14 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008

An external hard-drive is great as well. However, always keep your important files updated and placed on CD to have as backup.

Office Goddess · #15 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

In answer to an earlier question, I would not be comfortable using an on-line storage facility. I KNOW they claim total security, however, my computer guy showed me in under 10 minutes that he could hack into my files! Scary!!