I have a 1998 HP Pavilion that I recently quit USING and bought a 2008 Dell Inspiron. On the old HP I have about 10 thousand songs on it, and before I give it to Good Will I want to get these songs off of it. I just don't KNOW how to do it. So my question is : how do I get these music files off of this old computer? I don't know if I COULD use a memory stick, and also the burner in the old computer does not work, so thats also out of the question. I am not very good with computers, so please when responding please don't confuse me with computer talk that I won't understand. Thanks for your help and time.-ScottedoggDoes the old computer still work?

Do you have a ROUTER?the old computer still runs,i do not have a router,any other ways?What operating system is the old computer running? Windows 98?

yes,the old one is windows 98,my new computer is vistaAre these laptops or desktops?both desktopsWell, the best way to get the stuff off of that old computer, would be to take the hard drive out, and place it into your new computer. Then you can just get all the files and move them onto your new hard drive.

How familiar are you with the components of a personal computer?

Have a look at this
http://www.dtidata.com/resourcecenter/2007/04/23/how-to-slave-hard-drive/thanksWait!
I'm sorry I think I may have just given you some bad advice

If you new computer is still under warranty, opening the case will probably void the warranty.

The best way to get your music to your new computer, would be to share the files over a network.

Do you know anyone that has a router?I've used a memory stick without problems....or transfer them to an external HD and then transfer them to the new machine...you'll always find a use for the external HD. Quote from: Karnac on April 27, 2009, 11:22:12 AM

I've used a memory stick without problems....or transfer them to an external HD and then transfer them to the new machine...you'll always find a use for the external HD.

I don't know if I could use a memory stick,