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  • March 14, 2005 at 10:43 pm #2175551

    Files from Win95 to XP

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    by daiyenuwa1 · about 17 years, 5 months ago

    I was hoping someone could lead me to information on transferring files (MS Office Suite files) from a Windows 95 machine to an XP (if it is even possible). Obviously, you can’t do the USB method, so what options are there, if any.

    Thanks a bunch.

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    • March 15, 2005 at 4:45 am #3335555

      Reply To: Files from Win95 to XP

      by bfilmfan · about 17 years, 5 months ago

      In reply to Files from Win95 to XP

      Place the MS Office CD in the CD Drive.
      Browse to CD Drive.
      Click Setup.
      Setup Wizard will then begin running.
      Input requested information and click OK and Next buttons, as required.
      Remove Office CD from CD drive.
      Reboot system at end of install.

    • March 15, 2005 at 6:16 am #3335510

      Reply To: Files from Win95 to XP

      by jaqui · about 17 years, 5 months ago

      In reply to Files from Win95 to XP

      well, if no cd burner, or floppy drive.

      email to send the word/exel documents to other machine.
      ( yes win95 will connect to the internet.
      it’s just slower ‘n molasses in january )

    • March 15, 2005 at 8:02 am #3352047

      Reply To: Files from Win95 to XP

      by magistratemike · about 17 years, 5 months ago

      In reply to Files from Win95 to XP

      Setup a mini network (hub or router required) and start copying files over. Can try to help with the setup if you require.

      Magistrate

    • March 23, 2005 at 2:08 pm #3250595

      Reply To: Files from Win95 to XP

      by dustyd · about 17 years, 4 months ago

      In reply to Files from Win95 to XP

      What BFilmFan is telling you in a roundabout way is that if you are trying to install an application onto XP from 95 or any other computer, it cannot be done without the installation CD.
      Otherwise, use a floppy disk or hook up using a direct cable connection or network them using a crossover cable.

    • March 31, 2005 at 4:54 am #3235167

      Reply To: Files from Win95 to XP

      by gunnar klevedal · about 17 years, 4 months ago

      In reply to Files from Win95 to XP

      Built-in utility in WinXP
      There should be a utility in WinXP called Direct Cable connection. There is also a special cable you should use, maybe a 9f-9f null-modem cable.

      When you connect, WinXP should load this utility to your Win95 computer. Then you should be able to transfer the documents via the serial ports.

      Have not tried it yet.

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