Judith, I just checked what the lead is, and it is a laplink type lead, so it will allow you to transfer files from one machine to another. I am not sure if you willneed laplink or some other software that comes with it(???). ______________ Opened up the cable packaging and it comes with a CD which says it's for my two different OS -- Win 98 and XP. <snip> I would hope and trust it will work and allow you to see the other computer using Network Neighbourhood, or My network Places, depending on your OS. ________________ Now I have no clue where those two places are so hopefully the manual they say is included will tell me this; otherwise, yes I will need help on this. <snip> good luck, Trevnal ____________ Thanks and if I screw up -- I know someone will help me on this list (big smile here). Judith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judith" <jtb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Now correct me if I AM wrong but if I hook it up, I should be able to transfer the files I have on my HP to my Gateway and put the programs I don't use constantly and their information (data files) onto my laptop and thus clear more room on my desktop. To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk