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rjohns39 said:
I hate that process. I resorted to buying a HDD adapter. I fire up the new machine, connect the adapter and put in the old computer's drive. Then I'm only dependent upon one OS.
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rjohns39 said:
Most new computers today have a data/file transfer function in the setup routine. Generally you'll need a USB cable to connect the two computers together. sometimes you can do it through wifi as well. This is the safest and generally the best method for transferring both data and files.

If on the other hand, the old computer continues to give you the blue screen of death, you're not lost—but its not a walk in the park either.

You can get a HDD caddie that fits your old hard drive and connect it to your new computer. Your new computer will see it kind of like if you put in a CD. Some will require you to mount it, while others do not.

Once your new computer can see the drive, files can be moved from the old hard drive to the new one, but again you need to know where to find things and where to put them.

Things like Outlook would require you to understand how to transfer critical files and it could be necessary to boot up the old computer and export some of the files so they can be imported to the new software. Your favorite websites and password files if you store them on your computer can also be imported.

My first computer was a heath kit. Been messing with them every since.
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rjohns39 said:
First question is does the new computer already have the data/file transfer program. Check your manual. A lot of them do.
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I'm just going to move what I can with an SD card. My old computer is a laptop, my new one is an all-in-one so I can't really mount my old hard drive in my new one. I did that before when I had desktops. Plus, I'm going to try installing Windows 10 on my old machine to see if it can be salvaged as a word processor or something. I looked for an easy transfer program, but Windows 10 did away with that and I would have to spend $15 to transfer the stuff using the software. NO. THANK. YOU!
 
21hens-incharge said:
A green light at Betty St.? We don't have a Betty Street here.
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:: trying really hard not to see THAT truck. ::



I do hope they had the sense to get them out. OMG that has to be terrifying.




:sick and :gig

I bet my mailman would just ask " Got one that isn't doing well?". He knows me to well lol! :rolleyes:




Doesn't everyone have chicks in their bras?


Well except rjohns and Sam...... :gig not even going to ask where they put chilly chicks......
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Update on the sheep farm. Apparently the animals were out in the pasture at the time of the fire. They don't have a few sheep, cattle and dogs that were unaccounted for accding to the article, but people are safe and their house made it. Article in case anyone is interested (with photos): http://www.record-courier.com/news/20171129/fire-engulfs-barn-on-route-88

FlyingNunFarm said:
Texts you only get from crazy chicken lady....
"I think I left a dozen eggs out somewhere. Will you put them back in the fridge please."

:lau
(to my house guest ::ehem:: not the ex. He's not welcome at the house)
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I'm lazy and don't put my eggs in the fridge right away so I had a couple days worth sitting on the table, unwashed. Last night my child grabs 2 for her matzo ball soup. I KNOW there was 6 eggs the last 2 days. She used 2 eggs, there was still 11 on the table. IDK where the extra egg came from! Did I count wrong? Did I miss putting one away from before these? I'm certain no one will die as it can't be more than a few days old, but that's not the point.

Smuvers Farm said:
This weekend is cattle panel hoop coop time! We decided to combine the Littles flock (which is 5 pullets, including Xena) with the Nuggets (Xenas 7 babies) into one coop. The FlufferButters will keep their pre fab coop FOR NOW, simply because they're stubborn female dogs and *set in their ways*... ain't even a year old yet too... shoot.... make me grumble under my breath......

Here's an interesting article about greenhousing I thought I would share : https://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/...7951&md5hash=63bc39aa10080aa0944092bf8c07404e
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Ooo you'll share pics when you're done, right?
My parent's got a bunch of big windows from their neighbor and my mom wants to make a greenhouse out of them. We'll see if it ever happens.

Sassysouth said:
Is it bad that I don’t think turkey’s are attractive???
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I think it makes it easier to eat them if you don't think they're cute.

raecarrow said:
Hello all you lovely, crazy, chicken people!

I got my new computer set up! YAY!!!!!!!

There were some people complaining about how bad the screen resolution is, but it is worlds better than my 5.5 year old laptop. I'm working on getting some of my personal files transferred from my old computer to my new one. I think I might wipe my old machine and use it as a backup.

Great, I just got the blue screen of death on my old machine. Oh, it is rebooting now. So it isn't dead, just dying, but it is being a pain about transferring my pictures and such.
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Yay for new toys! You can always put the old hard drive in to your new computer as a 2nd hard drive to move the files from your old computer to your new one (if it's a desktop and the hard drive is the same type (probably sata). It's great for hard drives that aren't fully dead, but won't boot anymore.

pitbullmomma said:
I need to do one of these things you guys. I just got a new laptap. How do you get the data transferred? And how much does it cost? I figured Geek Squad is expensive, isn't there some program or something where you can transfer the original data? (not understanding you @rjohns39)
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IMO if your computer is functional and you can copy info from it I would suggest getting an external hard drive. Copy your info from the old computer to the drive and then copy it to your new computer. It's a great option b/c you are backing up your important stuff at the same time. They're much more reliable than a regular jump/usb drive and can hold a lot more data. I have an external drive that I back up all my photos to periodically. The external drive is super easy to use. You just plug it in and copy away. I also have a program that I use for work that I can create an image of a computer. It's great if a hard drive is failing and I don't want to have to reinstall everything again (or if I'm setting up several identical computers).
 
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raecarrow said:
I'm just going to move what I can with an SD card. My old computer is a laptop, my new one is an all-in-one so I can't really mount my old hard drive in my new one. I did that before when I had desktops. Plus, I'm going to try installing Windows 10 on my old machine to see if it can be salvaged as a word processor or something. I looked for an easy transfer program, but Windows 10 did away with that and I would have to spend $15 to transfer the stuff using the software. NO. THANK. YOU!
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I was so angry Windows 10 got rid of the file transfer thing. It sucks having to tell people they'll have to re-setup their stuff. We're a domain so I just drag stuff from one computer to another through the network. You *can* do that in a home network, but it's a pain. Using a jump drive or external drive is much easier for those situations.
 
Rubysword said:
Hmmmm.... You sure @rjohns39 isn't older than you? He seems to be the most mature of us, anyways :p
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You got that right sister!! That's why we all look to him for advice.

Since he is happily married he can be like a favorite uncle or brother then.

Speaking of rjohns..... Piggie update?? Do you think she is preggo?? Have they fully settled in?
 
Rubysword said:
Sorry for making you guys feel old :p

Have any of you ever taken those age tests online? I took one for fun, and it guessed I was 62.
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Sweetie you didn't make me feel old. Half a century did that. :gig

:hugs awwww you are an old soul Ruby. Its OK it makes you wise beyond your years. ( that's not a bad thing)
 

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