Has anyone used Tornado?

[Ryka]

I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords out
to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which the
instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files from
as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files from
the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista. Is
this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows but I
wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope someone
knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx

Windows Vista Easy Transfer
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/easytransfer.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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"Ryka" wrote:

I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords out
to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which the
instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files from
as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files from
the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista. Is
this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows but I
wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope someone
knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!

 

[Tim]

Personal opinion: invest in a small network switch, a couple of NICs, and
some patch cables (i.e. create a LAN). It gives you more control over what
gets copied to where. I just don't trust applications that claim to do it
all for you...especially when it comes to my data.

Tim

"Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
news:BA3025A1-1876-4DAF-B3A4-AB00BEBB4DBE@microsoft.com...
>I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
>It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
>out to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which
>the instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files
>from as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files
>from the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista.
>Is this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows
>but I wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope
>someone knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!

 

[Ryka]

I know that Vista has the Easy Transfer system - but...it requires
downloading software on each computer and using CDs or DVDs if the computers
are not together. This Tornado just shows the files on both computers and
allows you to drag the files you want from one computer to another without
software or CDs or purchasing the Easy Transfer cable.


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news:4F826298-6C38-4230-A1E6-99903F2FC9F9@microsoft.com...
> Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx
>
> Windows Vista Easy Transfer
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/easytransfer.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows - Shell/User
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-----
>
> "Ryka" wrote:
>
> I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
> It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
> out
> to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which
> the
> instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files from
> as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files from
> the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista. Is
> this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows but
> I
> wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope someone
> knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!
>

 

[John Hanley]

Perhaps you could try it with just one file as a test?

"Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
news:73FAD8E9-3CEC-4162-8AC7-2ECB16A36F32@microsoft.com...
>I know that Vista has the Easy Transfer system - but...it requires
>downloading software on each computer and using CDs or DVDs if the
>computers are not together. This Tornado just shows the files on both
>computers and allows you to drag the files you want from one computer to
>another without software or CDs or purchasing the Easy Transfer cable.
>
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4F826298-6C38-4230-A1E6-99903F2FC9F9@microsoft.com...
>> Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx
>>
>> Windows Vista Easy Transfer
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/easytransfer.mspx
>>
>> --
>> Carey Frisch
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows - Shell/User
>>
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-----
>>
>> "Ryka" wrote:
>>
>> I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try
>> it).
>> It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
>> out
>> to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which
>> the
>> instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files
>> from
>> as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files from
>> the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista. Is
>> this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows
>> but I
>> wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope someone
>> knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!
>>
>

 

[Michael Solomon]

"Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
news:BA3025A1-1876-4DAF-B3A4-AB00BEBB4DBE@microsoft.com...
>I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
>It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
>out to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which
>the instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files
>from as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files
>from the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista.
>Is this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows
>but I wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope
>someone knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!

It is not listed as Vista compatible on the product sheet at the website.

That said, you have 30 days? If it doesn't work, send it back as you
already know you have other options. Since you have a 36 day trial period,
you have nothing to lose.
--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Ryka]

The old XP computers will no longer be used so I want to make a one time
transfer. I thought maybe this was a good way to transfer files because I
could copy them one at a time and check to see that everything is
transferred correctly. I plan to use the PC Eraser on the two old computers.
Thanks for your opinion I appreciate it.


"Tim" <tim_at_overthere.com> wrote in message
news:B4EA49DA-0DA5-4E25-9313-AE654C7AF4D7@microsoft.com...
> Personal opinion: invest in a small network switch, a couple of NICs, and
> some patch cables (i.e. create a LAN). It gives you more control over what
> gets copied to where. I just don't trust applications that claim to do it
> all for you...especially when it comes to my data.
>
> Tim
>
> "Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
> news:BA3025A1-1876-4DAF-B3A4-AB00BEBB4DBE@microsoft.com...
>>I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
>>It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
>>out to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question
>>(which the instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer
>>files from as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer
>>files from the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the
>>Vista. Is this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of
>>Windows but I wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista.
>>Hope someone knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!
>

 

[Ryka]

Yes, that's probably the best way to see if it works! /Thanks!


"John Hanley" <jphanley@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:%232vKk6nwHHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Perhaps you could try it with just one file as a test?
>
> "Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
> news:73FAD8E9-3CEC-4162-8AC7-2ECB16A36F32@microsoft.com...
>>I know that Vista has the Easy Transfer system - but...it requires
>>downloading software on each computer and using CDs or DVDs if the
>>computers are not together. This Tornado just shows the files on both
>>computers and allows you to drag the files you want from one computer to
>>another without software or CDs or purchasing the Easy Transfer cable.
>>
>>
>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:4F826298-6C38-4230-A1E6-99903F2FC9F9@microsoft.com...
>>> Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx
>>>
>>> Windows Vista Easy Transfer
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/easytransfer.mspx
>>>
>>> --
>>> Carey Frisch
>>> Microsoft MVP
>>> Windows - Shell/User
>>>
>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-----
>>>
>>> "Ryka" wrote:
>>>
>>> I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try
>>> it).
>>> It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
>>> out
>>> to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question (which
>>> the
>>> instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer files
>>> from
>>> as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer files
>>> from
>>> the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the Vista. Is
>>> this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of Windows
>>> but I
>>> wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista. Hope someone
>>> knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!
>>>
>>
>

 

[Ryka]

It says it's Vista compatible and that's why I decided to try it. It was
only $39.95 rather than the price of $90.

http://www.thetornado.com/site/faq.shtml/

I was just wondering if anyone had tried it.


"Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
news:6ECB3FA7-DFB3-40E8-8181-786F57DD4274@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
> news:BA3025A1-1876-4DAF-B3A4-AB00BEBB4DBE@microsoft.com...
>>I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try it).
>>It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB cords
>>out to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my question
>>(which the instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can I transfer
>>files from as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is to transfer
>>files from the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer those to the
>>Vista. Is this possible? It claims to be compatible with all versions of
>>Windows but I wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not XP to Vista.
>>Hope someone knows before I try it and possibly mess up Vista!
>
> It is not listed as Vista compatible on the product sheet at the website.
>
> That said, you have 30 days? If it doesn't work, send it back as you
> already know you have other options. Since you have a 36 day trial
> period, you have nothing to lose.
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Michael Solomon]

"Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
news:8760DF33-2B73-45C2-A6C2-052649C38FDF@microsoft.com...
> It says it's Vista compatible and that's why I decided to try it. It was
> only $39.95 rather than the price of $90.
>
> http://www.thetornado.com/site/faq.shtml/
>
> I was just wondering if anyone had tried it.
>
>
> "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
> news:6ECB3FA7-DFB3-40E8-8181-786F57DD4274@microsoft.com...
>>
>>
>> "Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
>> news:BA3025A1-1876-4DAF-B3A4-AB00BEBB4DBE@microsoft.com...
>>>I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try
>>>it). It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB
>>>cords out to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my
>>>question (which the instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can
>>>I transfer files from as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is
>>>to transfer files from the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer
>>>those to the Vista. Is this possible? It claims to be compatible with all
>>>versions of Windows but I wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps not
>>>XP to Vista. Hope someone knows before I try it and possibly mess up
>>>Vista!
>>
>> It is not listed as Vista compatible on the product sheet at the website.
>>
>> That said, you have 30 days? If it doesn't work, send it back as you
>> already know you have other options. Since you have a 36 day trial
>> period, you have nothing to lose.
>> --
>> Michael Solomon
>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
Click Product Sheet in the left column, it does not list Vista but that
might be an oversight.

--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Ryka]

Just re-checked their home page http://www.thetornado.com/site/home/shtml
and now they are including the PC Eraser for the $59.95.


"Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
news:6C9F00F4-FFB0-4F2B-AA14-F7BC9D60B990@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
> news:8760DF33-2B73-45C2-A6C2-052649C38FDF@microsoft.com...
>> It says it's Vista compatible and that's why I decided to try it. It was
>> only $39.95 rather than the price of $90.
>>
>> http://www.thetornado.com/site/faq.shtml/
>>
>> I was just wondering if anyone had tried it.
>>
>>
>> "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
>> news:6ECB3FA7-DFB3-40E8-8181-786F57DD4274@microsoft.com...
>>>
>>>
>>> "Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
>>> news:BA3025A1-1876-4DAF-B3A4-AB00BEBB4DBE@microsoft.com...
>>>>I just purchase a file transfer device called Tornado (30 days to try
>>>>it). It looks somewhat like a two ended tape measure where you pull USB
>>>>cords out to attach to two computers to transfer files. Here's my
>>>>question (which the instructions and web site don't seem to answer). Can
>>>>I transfer files from as XP computer to my Vista HP computer? My hope is
>>>>to transfer files from the desktop XP to the laptop XP and then transfer
>>>>those to the Vista. Is this possible? It claims to be compatible with
>>>>all versions of Windows but I wonder if that means XP to XP but perhaps
>>>>not XP to Vista. Hope someone knows before I try it and possibly mess up
>>>>Vista!
>>>
>>> It is not listed as Vista compatible on the product sheet at the
>>> website.
>>>
>>> That said, you have 30 days? If it doesn't work, send it back as you
>>> already know you have other options. Since you have a 36 day trial
>>> period, you have nothing to lose.
>>> --
>>> Michael Solomon
>>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
> Click Product Sheet in the left column, it does not list Vista but that
> might be an oversight.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Michael Solomon]

"Ryka" <Ryka@dancin'shoes.com> wrote in message
news:C70D3A44-68BC-46C4-A47E-FFC50046CF68@microsoft.com...
> Just re-checked their home page
> http://www.thetornado.com/site/home/shtml and now they are including the
> PC Eraser for the $59.95.
>
>
> "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
> news:6C9F00F4-FFB0-4F2B-AA14-F7BC9D60B990@microsoft.com...
As I stated in my first response in this thread and you seem to have agreed,
you have nothing to lose by giving it a try as you have a 30 day free trial
period.

--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/As