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Moving a folder from a MAC to a Windows Server

  • 15-07-2009 1:19pm
    #1
    Raekwon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,535 ✭✭✭


    I wanted to move a shared folder from a MAC (that has been setup as a server) onto a Windows Server machine. I heard that there could be a file name issue, as in the transfer will stop if it gets to a file name that it doesn't recognize. Is there a program that could help me or should the transfer (via external HDD) be smoother then I think?


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  • #2
    kierank01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭kierank01


    There was a program called PcMacLan, but I have never used is, so I do not know all of its features, but might be able to assist.

    I don't think it is free, but you may be able to get a trial version.


  • #3
    Talisman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,286 ✭✭✭Talisman


    How big is the folder? In my experience the safest way to transfer files between Mac OS X and a Windows server is to create a .DMG disk image using the Disk Utility. The DMG file can always be converted to an ISO and opened on Windows - losing resource forks and file name contsraints are no longer an issue either.


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