Downloading Files Via USB

Discussion in 'Acer Aspire One' started by Barry Black, Jan 23, 2011.

  1. Barry Black

    Barry Black

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2011
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    I just purchased an Acer Netbook model D255E-13639. I am trying to downlaod files from from my desktop to the Acer via a USB connection. But the two computers don't want to communicate----any ideas. The desktop is using XP and the Acer Windows 7 Starter. Thanks much for any help.
     
    Barry Black, Jan 23, 2011
    #1
  2. Barry Black

    rich_l

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2010
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    STL
    I stick a flash drive in the USB port, put the files on it and then stick the flash drive into the other 'puter.

    QED
     
    rich_l, Jan 23, 2011
    #2
  3. Barry Black

    JimK

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2008
    Messages:
    218
    Likes Received:
    0
    Are you using a bridge cable? I think a plain USB cable could fry something. You might have better luck with a crossover Ethernet cable. Or your router if you have one.
     
    JimK, Jan 23, 2011
    #3
  4. Barry Black

    Forone

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    391
    Likes Received:
    0
    Agree with the others: USB cable is not the way. Any of USB stick, ethernet crossover cable, or more permanently usefully, setting up a wi-fi LAN connection through a router, would work.

    Be aware that an ethernet "crossover cable" is a special type - not the standard ethernet cable used from a router, etc. They used to be used commonly for quick and dirty geekal intercourse, but not so much since USB sticks and wi-fi.
     
    Forone, Jan 24, 2011
    #4
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Install Windows XP via usb stick

  2. How to install XP Embedded via usb?

  3. [Video Tutorial] XP Installation via USB Stick

  4. Canon Camera Detection via USB

  5. Problem Linking AAO150 to All in one epson printer via USB

  6. a150 Linux, Nokia E71 and Three UK / 3UK Modem via USB

  7. ubuntu ibex, wireless ok except when downloading large files

  8. SSD mod, SATA via USB ... if money were no object?

Loading...