Setting Up a New Computer: Setting up a new computer is both good and bad. I have hundreds of folders and thousands of files to transfer, and that's not counting all the programs I...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Setting up a new computer is both good and bad. I have hundreds of folders and thousands of files to transfer, and that's not counting all the programs I have to install.

I removed the D drive from my dead computer and put it and a new drive into the new Dell. Then I began copying files and folders from D to E, pausing when the drive temperatures got to 120°. Going through the files gives me a chance to eliminate many that I no longer need, but I have to keep the two drives coordinated for when the other computer starts working again. When I'm finished copying, I'm going to one or more fans to keep things cool. Ideally, I'll have a switch to turn on the extra fans so they're not running all the time.

So far, all my key numbers have worked to install the programs, but I suspect there will be problems with some of them. By the end of the day, I'll have two identical drives in the Dell, and then I'll back them up to my externals and NAS. On the plus side, it gives me an excuse not to do housework or work outside.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

jerryc41 wrote:

Setting up a new computer is both good and bad. I... (show quote)

Just think of the joy you'll experience after the work of transferring files & programs. Besides, it only take a few minutes to open cans of Spam and cut string beans for dinner. You have time!!

Mark

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Good luck and have fun for the next day or so depending how many files you have.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

markngolf wrote:

Just think of the joy you'll experience after the work of transferring files & programs. Besides, it only take a few minutes to open cans of Spam and cut string beans for dinner. You have time!!

Mark

I have Stauffer's Mac & Cheese waiting for me in the fridge - leftover from last night.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

jerryc41 wrote:

I have Stauffer's Mac & Cheese waiting for me in the fridge - leftover from last night.

I'm currently transferring files from my two internal data drives of my "old" PC to two new SSD's to be installed in my new PC build. It will have two m.2 nmve drives, 2 SSD drives for data and two sata drives for data. I'm still debating whether to recover my Acronis OS backup to the new PC or manually load programs, ... The new PC is awaiting the arrival of a couple of back ordered components.

Good luck with the new Dell and Mac & Cheese!
Mark

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

markngolf wrote:

I'm currently transferring files from my two internal data drives of my "old" PC to two new SSD's to be installed in my new PC build. It will have two m.2 nmve drives, 2 SSD drives for data and two sata drives for data. I'm still debating whether to recover my Acronis OS backup to the new PC or manually load programs, ... The new PC is awaiting the arrival of a couple of back ordered components.

Good luck with the new Dell and Mac & Cheese!
Mark

Tough choice. If it were me, I'd take the longer, safer route and install the programs from scratch. Recovering from Acronis might work, but then again...

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

jerryc41 wrote:

Tough choice. If it were me, I'd take the longer, safer route and install the programs from scratch. Recovering from Acronis might work, but then again...

I've already done it a few times and it worked perfectly. I'll backup the new PC with Acronis first. It will provide a level of safety in case, ...
Mark

tomc601 Loc: Gilbert, AZ

Another reason to love the MAC. Built in Time Machine can restore a drive or copy to a new one with an exact duplicate. Just set it and forget it. Takes a while but you can be cooking and gardening while it does it for you.

Najataagihe

Quick tip:

Pop open the PC's case and point a small room fan at the motherboard.

Plug the fan into a different outlet (preferably on a different circuit, but not absolutely necessary).

Have fun!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

tomc601 wrote:

Another reason to love the MAC. Built in Time Machine can restore a drive or copy to a new one with an exact duplicate. Just set it and forget it. Takes a while but you can be cooking and gardening while it does it for you.

So can Windows computers. It’s not unique to Mac computers.
Mark.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

markngolf wrote:

So can Windows computers. It’s not unique to Mac computers.
Mark.

You took the words out of my mouth...

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

TriX wrote:

You took the words out of my mouth...

Two mouths - one mind!!

Mark

elliott937 Loc: St. Louis

Microsoft? Shame on them. I bought a second MacBookPro, as back up to my teaching. Less then a year ago, I paid $150 for Microsoft Office and installed it on this new iMac desktop. Well, I wanted to install it on my Apple refurbished MacBookPro. I have the Key Code, entered it all, and when just about finished, the Microsoft screen informed me that I needed to call their 800 number. After re-entering the Key Code three times, and bounced between the "agent" and his supervisor, I learned ... just about two hours later, that the "agent" wanted me to purchase an Internet protection plan, ranging from $195 to $495. After it became clear to me that this was THE purpose for me to all their 800 number, I insisted that the install be finished. Within 5 minutes, the install was finished. Shame on Microsoft.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

jerryc41 wrote:

I have Stauffer's Mac & Cheese waiting for me in the fridge - leftover from last night.

Try their stuffed peppers.

Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL

Stouffer's also offers delicious Mac and Cheese...