connecting my imac to my Dell laptop

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connecting my imac to my Dell laptop

Hi there,

I'm trying to transfer files from my dell inspiron notebook to my imac using the file transfer wizard. The program keeps asking me to connect my computers, but I can't seem to find a cable that works. I've tried ethernet, USB and fire wire. Does anyone have a recommendation for a cable?

Thanks a lot.

imac, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Sep 6, 2008 11:11 AM

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Fortuny

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Sep 6, 2008 10:10 PM in response to beuys77

HI and welcome to Discussions,

the 'File Transfer Wizard' only works when both machines are running Windows.
For transfering files from your Dell to your iMac when running OSX ypu can use the procedures mentioned here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2518?viewlocale=en_US

If both your Dell and your iMac are running Windows, make sure that you have installed the BootCamp Drivers from the OSX Leopard DVD in order to access the needed hardware on your iMac for the transfer.

Regards

Stefan

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beuys77 Author

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Sep 7, 2008 8:32 AM in response to Fortuny

Hi Stefan,

Thanks for your reply.

-Ben

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Fortuny

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Sep 10, 2008 12:52 AM in response to beuys77

You're welcome.

Hope it was helpful.

Stefan

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