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We have a new computer and need to transfer data from old computer. We also seem to be having problems with Skype. We can't get into it and can't work our way round their site to sort out the problem. We live in Catral.
Posted: Tue Mar 9, 2021 1:59pm
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Heatray wrote on Tue Mar 9, 2021 11:57am:
We have a new computer and need to transfer data from old computer. We also seem to be having problems with Skype. We can't get into it and can't work our way round their site to sort out the problem. We live in Catral.
Hello Heatray,
One method I use, which also serves as a backup device as 'c:\' drives are notorious for failing with the operating system on them, is to use an external hard disk drive (HDD) which for 2 Gigabytes is still relatively cheap and available from MediaMarkt here (how much data do you have do you think), then AllWaySynch software which is free initially. Set that up to push the files from wherever you store them, don't forget your bookmarks too by picking up up the users root folder to the new external USB connected drive.
I helped an ex work colleague do this last week and once set up, it is a dream. Others may have different choices.
As to Skype, it is hard to trouble-shoot without looking at the settings. Does it have to be skype or how about Zoom or Microsoft Teams? I only ask because the company I've just retired from switched from Skype as it was less stable. It can hog bandwidth too.
We could screenshare if I send you a Teams or Zoom invite.
Can't promise that I could fix it, but happy to help out. I was more Cyber related but ....
Best regards,
Dave (still a kid) 'n Jules
Posted: Tue Mar 9, 2021 6:50pm
Do you have memory sticks you can transfer data with them depending how much. Re Skype has mentioned download zoom app better
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DavenJules wrote on Tue Mar 9, 2021 1:59pm:
Hello Heatray,
One method I use, which also serves as a backup device as 'c:\' drives are notorious for failing with the operating system on them, is to use an external hard disk drive (HDD) which for 2 Gigabytes is still relatively cheap and available from MediaMarkt here (how much data do you have do you thin...
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...k), then AllWaySynch software which is free initially. Set that up to push the files from wherever you store them, don't forget your bookmarks too by picking up up the users root folder to the new external USB connected drive.
I helped an ex work colleague do this last week and once set up, it is a dream. Others may have different choices.
As to Skype, it is hard to trouble-shoot without looking at the settings. Does it have to be skype or how about Zoom or Microsoft Teams? I only ask because the company I've just retired from switched from Skype as it was less stable. It can hog bandwidth too.
We could screenshare if I send you a Teams or Zoom invite.
Can't promise that I could fix it, but happy to help out. I was more Cyber related but ....
Best regards,
Dave (still a kid) 'n Jules
Hi
It was very nice of you to go to all the trouble of telling me how to do this but I don't speak Russian. I really am a complete idiot. I was born in the 50's and have a brain that will not absorb technical information. It is going to a shop in Catral today. Thanks again.
Rolyat01 wrote on Tue Mar 9, 2021 6:50pm:
Do you have memory sticks you can transfer data with them depending how much. Re Skype has mentioned download zoom app better
Hi
Thanks for your help but the computers are going to a shop in Catral today. I can't do anything technical. I can just about get the TV on with an idiot's guide..............
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:50pm
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Heatray wrote on Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:58am:
Hi
It was very nice of you to go to all the trouble of telling me how to do this but I don't speak Russian. I really am a complete idiot. I was born in the 50's and have a brain that will not absorb technical information. It is going to a shop in Catral today. Thanks again.
You are welcome buddy. Nothing wrong with taking it into a shop, at least the responsibility kinda remains with them. I was born in the 50s too...just over-exposed to too much tech tat which is no longer needed for farming lol
Stay well and good luck with the new machine.
Best wishes,
Dave 'n Jules
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