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Quick copy supporting Long File Names

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by ozzy

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In the old days of DOS you could use a nifty little utility called Lap Link 3 (ll3.exe) from LapLink Software to copy files from one PC to another using a serial or special (lap link) parallel cable. This utility is great. You can use it from floppy disk, and it did not require any installation. Unfortunalty, it does not support long file names, although it still copies the files but loses the long file name support.

Is there any utility that could perform the same function using long file names (Windows 9x, NT, 2000, etc.) using serial, laplink parallel, or USB cables?

PS- I already checked with LapLink they only make LapLink Gold, and PCSync. Both reqire installation on the target computers.

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by syscokid

With Windows 9x, a least, you can use Direct Cable Connection. It's built-in to the operating system. Look at Start, Help, Direct cable connection for more info.

by earnest

I think you are mistaken. Laplink has always required installation on both pc. If the target pc didnot have laplink installed, then it would do it automatically. As for your question, the best way I know is laplink. Don't the latter versions supportlong-file names?
I know there is something. I had a user download something one time because he didn't want xcopy to backup his hard drive.
Sorry,
Bo

by ozzy

Thank you for your reply. The old dos version did not require installation. That's why I still like to use it. Read my pervious comment for further information.

by whamo

Use Winzip to create a self-extracting zip file. When executed on the target computer, it will unzip into a user designated or default directory. Use Email as the transport mechanism.

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