Getting emails from Windows 98 PC onto new XP pc?

Bubba · 15-01-2006 4:32pm #1

My aunty just got a new pc with xp home edition. she has aload of emails on her old machine that she wants to copy over to her new one. whats the easiest way of doing this? is networking the 2 machines as easy as networking to XP machines together. will they both see each other? any other way? there's no internet connection yet.

Asok · 15-01-2006 4:35pm

There are a few options beside networking, Does the 98 machine have a cd burner or do you have drivers for your memory key for windows 98?.
As for backing up the mails themself what is she using to recieve mail (Outlook express, Outlook etc)

Bubba · 15-01-2006 4:40pm

yeah i think she's using outlook express, and if so i can just use 'files and settings trasfer wizard' can't i?? nah it dosn't have a cd burner, god that would make it so much easier!

Bubba · 15-01-2006 4:50pm

Do i need crossed or uncrossed cat5 cable? or does it make a difference?

Asok · 15-01-2006 5:16pm

You will need crossed cable, and as far as i remember files and settings transfer wizzard will grab the mail

Sam Vimes · 15-01-2006 5:27pm

Bubba wrote:

yeah i think she's using outlook express, and if so i can just use 'files and settings trasfer wizard' can't i?? nah it dosn't have a cd burner, god that would make it so much easier!

surely the new pc has a cd burner? you could hook it into the old computer. 5 min job if even

Getting emails from Windows 98 PC onto new XP pc?

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