Thanks for the help. I have Windows 98 Original. What type of cable should I
be looking for?

Thanks Again

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

What version of 98 do you have? Original or Second Edition? If Second
Edition, there are probably drivers that can be found. But unless you don't
have much personal data and other files you wish to keep, it's inefficient.

Best way to transfer files is some kind of networking. Cross-over types,
using ethernet or USB (USB cross-over cables are popular these days, but DO
NOT try to use any automatic file-transfer program that comes with the
cable, since it is not going to recognize Windows 98 storage practices and
will leave things a mess.) Or get some free web storage space and transfer
the files that way.

I just assisted another person in moving all her 98 files to Vista,
including mail and mail settings, etc. If you have any further questions,
feel free to ask.

Oh, and make sure you set up Vista properly, which is to say DO NOT use it
day in and day out as an Administrator. Set up a barebones main
administrator account, then create yourself one or more personal User
accounts with standard limited permissions. It's counterintuitive, but doing
so will actually make managing your Vista system much easier and still keep
security in top-notch configuration. For more information on this, ask in
the Vista groups.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"Joe" wrote in message
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I bought a new PC with Vista. I want to copy files from my old Windows 98
machine.

Is there a driver for this?

Is there a better way?

Thanks