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File transfer from PC to imac ??

  • 27-12-2008 10:57pm
    #1
    sgt.bilko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭


    Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction?

    I have a pc & Santa brought me an Imac :D:D:D:D:D:D

    Can anyone suggest the quickest & simplest way of transferring files from PC?

    I have set the Pc to share and the imac recognises the pc.


    Thanks ,

    Dave


Comments

  • #2
    Ham'nd'egger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,025 ✭✭✭Ham'nd'egger


    Welcome to the safe and loving world of Mac; feel free to ask any question you need to and we'll all do our best to help you out :)

    Have a look at a few of these options, good man. Some of them may cost you a few € so think carefully before you spend or do anything hasty.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1408?viewlocale=en_US


  • #3
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    sgt.bilko wrote: »
    Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction?

    I have a pc & Santa brought me an Imac :D:D:D:D:D:D

    Can anyone suggest the quickest & simplest way of transferring files from PC?

    I have set the Pc to share and the imac recognises the pc.


    Thanks ,

    Dave

    I'm not understanding the problem, if the PC is sharing and the mac can see it then drag and drop.........or, mount the share with:

    Command (AKA Apple Key) + k
    smb://ipaddress of pc


  • #4
    silvine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭silvine


    I found the file transfer processs fiddly. It took ages for my iMac to see my PC. I got it to work by connecting my Windows PC and iMac each to a router. Then my iMac was able to see my PC as a network drive and I was able to set up drag and drop folder.

    I'd recommend buying an external hard-drive for the job. It'll make it easier and you'll need one for Time Machine anyway.


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