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taylorswiftfan13 · #1 08-21-2008, 10:18 PM

Ok so, I need some help. I was trying to get all of the old pictures off of our very old Windows 98 computer (We now have a Vista, but we kept the 98). They are really cool pictures. I was looking through them. The pictures are of when my sister was like 18 days old! I really wanna transfer them from the 98 to this one, but I've been having problems. So the file burning program I'm using is Nero Express, not the best but we can't download any others because that doesn't have an internet connection. The pictures were a weird file. They were called .mix files. After I finally got it to burn, I inserted it into this computer and it said that it couldn't read it. I tried a bunch of different programs, but none of them worked. Then I thought it was a good idea to change them to a .jpeg file, because then it would probably read it. Well I got the disc burned, and this is what it said when I tried to open it:
Photo Gallery can't open this picture or video. The file format is not supported, or you don't have the latest updates of Photo Gallery.

Is there a different file I can change it to to make it work?

Ugh please help me!!!!

~taylor

Purplemysterystar · #2 08-22-2008, 02:34 AM

OMG I would Totally Help you If I Could Maybe its cause the old computer just can't do it idk i am not good with technical stuff sorry i wish i could help so much!!
~Purp's♥

hellokittysurf · #3 08-22-2008, 02:41 AM

Can you send it to yourself like through email or something then open the email on your other computer? Sorry if it doesn't work.

taylorswiftfan13 · #4 08-22-2008, 03:17 AM

I would do that, but we have no internet connection on that comp.

~taylor

DizCaptain · #5 08-22-2008, 03:57 AM

This is a tad costly if you dont have one already, but I suggest using a USB thumb drive and storing the photos on it. It depends on how many photos you have to the storage amount on the thumb drive, although you could follow these steps to using one to transfer files:

-Obtain a thumb drive (Recommended 512 MB at least) from your local staples, office depot, giant, etc. if you dont already have one. They can cost anywhere from 20-60 dollars for a 512 MB-1 GB.
-Insert the drive into any USB port on the older computer.
-Go to "My Computer" usually on the desktop and locate the thumb drive.
-When you have the thumb drive's folder open copy and paste or drag the picture files or the entire picture folder to the thumb drive until there is no space left.
-Remove the thumb drive after all files are copied and put it into the new computer and then if an option menu appears when placed in the computer, simply find the one that says copy to computer or something as that. If not, then locate the thumb drive like before, but instead of opening the folder, right click and rip the files to your computer.
-After all files are on, delete them from your thumb drive and repeat the process until your photos are on the computer.

Good luck, and if you have any questions, pm me or ask on here.

Edit: This may not work depending on your computer though. I consulted with others and there is the possibility the old computer does not have a USB port in which case, post and I will give you another plan.

Pisces · #6 08-22-2008, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DizCaptain

This is a tad costly if you dont have one already, but I suggest using a USB thumb drive and storing the photos on it. It depends on how many photos you have to the storage amount on the thumb drive, although you could follow these steps to using one to transfer files:

-Obtain a thumb drive (Recommended 512 MB at least) from your local staples, office depot, giant, etc. if you dont already have one. They can cost anywhere from 20-60 dollars for a 512 MB-1 GB.
-Insert the drive into any USB port on the older computer.
-Go to "My Computer" usually on the desktop and locate the thumb drive.
-When you have the thumb drive's folder open copy and paste or drag the picture files or the entire picture folder to the thumb drive until there is no space left.
-Remove the thumb drive after all files are copied and put it into the new computer and then if an option menu appears when placed in the computer, simply find the one that says copy to computer or something as that. If not, then locate the thumb drive like before, but instead of opening the folder, right click and rip the files to your computer.
-After all files are on, delete them from your thumb drive and repeat the process until your photos are on the computer.

Good luck, and if you have any questions, pm me or ask on here.

Edit: This may not work depending on your computer though. I consulted with others and there is the possibility the old computer does not have a USB port in which case, post and I will give you another plan.

I was going to recommend a thumb drive before I read the posts, so I agree with this.
From my experience, every computer I've used a fair amount with an OS of Windows 98 or later has had a USB port... The only computers I've used more than a few times that did not have USB ports were running either Windows 95 or an earlier OS

Anyway, i suggest finding a good Thumb Drive and following the instructions already posted

taylorswiftfan13 · #7 08-22-2008, 01:52 PM

Ok thanks,

There really aren't that many pictures, like 15. And it isn't that important to spend $20-60 on something that may or may not work.

~taylor

DizCaptain · #8 08-22-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylorswiftfan13

Ok thanks,

There really aren't that many pictures, like 15. And it isn't that important to spend $20-60 on something that may or may not work.

~taylor

It is possible to get a cheap one, however I recommend a 512 MB so you can use it for other things. I find them useful with many things, especially transferring pictures, music, etc.

FabMariah · #9 08-22-2008, 02:37 PM

Actually....

You can get a USB drive at Target for $5

I got a 64 MB, and, it was pink!

taylorswiftfan13 · #10 08-22-2008, 02:49 PM

Um...the only thing is, the closest Target it two hours away. We live in a town of less than 3000 people, so we're not gonna have a Target here in town... So if there isn't a way of putting it on a disc, then I guess we won't get the pics.

Oh and of course it was pink Fab!

~taylor

FabMariah · #11 08-22-2008, 02:58 PM

You can always order it online

taylorswiftfan13 · #12 08-22-2008, 03:00 PM

Yeah, that is a possibility.

If there's any way of getting it on a CD, please pm me,

Mods please close this thread.

~taylor

DiamondMeme · #13 08-22-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FabMariah

Actually....

You can get a USB drive at Target for $5

I got a 64 MB, and, it was pink!

That doesn't carry much, as it was for $5... I recommend 256 MB... there are a lot like that if you don't really need one. Or you can transfer it to a SD Card. Thats usually for pictures. If you have a camera, you might have one. Any help you need, PM me and I will give my tips on your help! Sometimes I can't get your questions as often by post... So PM me! Remember, I'm Tech Savvy!

cookiefairy · #14 08-22-2008, 10:05 PM

I know this is a tiny bit complex, but why don't you save your pics to a photo upload site, then upload them back on your new computer from the site?

I looked it up for you (I know what it feels like to want to keep computer data and pics!), and there is a 1 gb flash drive on sale at circuit city online for $6.00 (Not advertising at all, simply saying that you can get good deals on flash drives if you know where to look!) Also on flash drives, you can re-use them as much as you need, deleting files from the drive and adding them. So, a $5 drive could benefit you for years.

Good luck!