Transfer files from XP to OSX

[JurgenWigg]

Hey guys, is there any way that I can transfer my old files from XP to OS X through like a USB cable or something? I've got several gigs of stuff i need to transport, and no DVD burner to boot.

Would putting it onto my ipod be my best bet?

 

[alexstein]

iPod is probably the easiest.

 

[lu0s3r322]

an external hard drive would be better but if you don't have one, use the iPod

 

[benthewraith]

Hey guys, is there any way that I can transfer my old files from XP to OS X through like a USB cable or something? I've got several gigs of stuff i need to transport, and no DVD burner to boot.

Would putting it onto my ipod be my best bet?

Download from wireless, if you have external hard drive use that, and use an iPod too.

It may take awhile, but it'd be faster than just transferring from iPod.

 

[reh]

Download from wireless, if you have external hard drive use that, and use an iPod too.

It may take awhile, but it'd be faster than just transferring from iPod.

Unless the OP only has USB 1, copying several gigs via the iPod route will be WAY faster than wireless networking.

 

[alexstein]

Unless the OP only has USB 1, copying several gigs via the iPod route will be WAY faster than wireless networking.

That's correct.

 

[d wade]

set up a network and transfer files wirelessly. its very easy. just do a search for it.. its in the guides.

 

[adk]

http://www.detto.com/move2mac/


It's a complete ripoff as the software only lets you use it once, but it works.

 

[Kelmon]

If you have an ethernet crossover cable (note: this is not a "regular" ethernet cable but you may have one anyway since I got one with a modem) then you can connect the Mac directly to the PC for a really fast transfer rate. I use this process at home and it works really well and certainly a lot faster than a wireless connection.

If you want more information on this process then I can post the instructions so drop me a Private Message. I've noted that the information on how to do this is not currently posted in the MacRumors Guides so I really ought to formalise these instructions for convenience.

 

[dejo]

AFAIK, you do not need a crossover cable. Mac ethernet ports auto-switch to crossover mode if required.

 

[Kelmon]

AFAIK, you do not need a crossover cable. Mac ethernet ports auto-switch to crossover mode if required.

Really? When did that happen? Something for me to test out tonight I think...

 

[dejo]

Really? When did that happen? Something for me to test out tonight I think...

I believe Apple adopted this slowly over the course of a few years. See this Knowledgebase article for more details:

Apple products that require an Ethernet crossover cable

 

[sdigital]

Move2Mac Image?

Check this out. Bought a copy of Move2Mac from Apple Company Store, got home to try out but when attempted to register was told it had been registered already (!?). Called Detto. Meantime, time passed (and we used other solution Outlook2Mac - great product - and others). Left CD in computer somewhere and cannot find.

Anyone have an .dmg of Move2Mac? I have my old license info - just need the disk image...

My media for Move2Mac has gone missing.

http://www.detto.com/move2mac/


It's a complete ripoff as the software only lets you use it once, but it works.