File transfer devices. Tip. - Computer Support Forums

**Plastic Nev** · 26-10-2008, 06:34 PM

Now and again it may be that you need to transfer a file to another machine or even just hold a file elsewhere, the most common device for doing this is the pen or stick drive. However, you may not have one or the one you have is full. There is another way, if you have a digital camera or other device that uses memory cards, and for ease of downloading to the computer you have a card reader, then the problem may be solved. Most card readers will also work in reverse, and allow you to transfer files onto your memory card or cards. Just plug in your reader with an empty card in it, your computer will recognise the device and allocate it, usually as "F" drive. Just transfer your files to the card in the same way as you would to a pen or stick drive.
Yes you guessed, I found this out after I bought a pen drive, when I already had four 2GB cards and a reader.

starams5 · 30-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Hi

I use FTP (encrypted port) to move files from one computer to another.

26-10-2008, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Plastic Nev Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,718 Operating System: Windows XP plus Windows 7 Pro PC Experience: Sounds and music man	File transfer devices. Tip. Now and again it may be that you need to transfer a file to another machine or even just hold a file elsewhere, the most common device for doing this is the pen or stick drive. However, you may not have one or the one you have is full. There is another way, if you have a digital camera or other device that uses memory cards, and for ease of downloading to the computer you have a card reader, then the problem may be solved. Most card readers will also work in reverse, and allow you to transfer files onto your memory card or cards. Just plug in your reader with an empty card in it, your computer will recognise the device and allocate it, usually as "F" drive. Just transfer your files to the card in the same way as you would to a pen or stick drive. Yes you guessed, I found this out after I bought a pen drive, when I already had four 2GB cards and a reader. __________________ Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- God gave us the bad bits to test us. Then gave us beer to help. I installed Windows!! Should I install curtains as well? Why the fuss over Windows 7? I have three at the front and four at the back of my house all the time.

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30-04-2009, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
starams5 Status: Free PC Help Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA, California Posts: 124 Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hi I use FTP (encrypted port) to move files from one computer to another.