Transferring old computer to new

[Tripper11]

see post here ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/10952771

My intention was to be able to simply connect my old windows vista maching to my new windows 7 using a crossover cable.
When I connected the cable, I got the blue screen of death.

I'm hoping to figure out what I need to do to access my files...I just want to have them connected to I can pop in and out of folders moving stuff in my own time and with more organization....

Any help would be gratefully appreciated...I'm not bad with computers, but I'm not some zen dude either..I got the basics and a little more...but you know...it can get rather confusing at times....thanks

[PoliticAverse]

1. Remove the hard disk from the old computer and install it in the new one...

move files from the old disk to the new one at your leisure, no need to keep the
old computer on.

[Tripper11]

2. I tried the transfer wizard

I managed to get both computers connected and started the transfer when I suddenly got the dread blue screen of death.
When I tried to re-connect, it wasn't happening.
Soooo, despite my best efforts, I ended up cleaning up my external drive, transferred everything to that, and now have that reconnected to the new computer...
I tried the hard way apparently...."easy transfer wizard" my ass!!!
SO now, we can cut/copy and paste our files properly, slowly and with more organization as I had intended in the first place...

Oh well..can't fault me for trying.....at now I can sleep!

[HopeHoops]

3. It's easier to go through a router with standard cables and just network them.