Dell Cable - Easy Transfer for Windows 8 - Manual (Page 14)

9. How do I re-start the software if it is closed?
a. There are three ways to re-start the software
i. Click the icon in the system tray.
ii. Unplug and re-plug the cable.
iii. Click Start > Computer ( My Computer in XP) and double click on
the CD drive (i.e. E:) Transfer cable.
10. What is the function of Dock in Browse Files?
a. You can use Dock to transfer multi-files from different locations at once. The Dock is
a temporary area for users to manage all the files you wish to copy and paste
between computers. Once you finish collecting all the files you want to transfer, you
can then drag the files to or from the computers.
11. Why does VirtualLink disk appear right after the Easy Transfer Cable is plugged into the
computer?
a. Please ignore this VirtualLink disk. It is an assistive virtual disk with programs to
accomplish the Easy Transfer functions.
12. In Folder Sync, what does Sync data both ways mean?
a. It means that files in both the remote and local directories specified will be synced
up. After the sync, both directories will have identical files and structures. If the
remote and local filenames are the same, the newer file will overwrite the older one,
indicated by their file timestamps.
13. In Folder Sync, what does Sync data from this PC to the other PC mean?
a. It means that the local directory structure and files will be copied to the remote
directory. If the remote directory has filenames same as those in the local
directory, those remote files will be overwritten by the local ones.
14. Do anti-virus applications affect the operation of Remote Share?
a. Some anti-virus applications can cause failure to remote sharing. If such issues
happen, please disable the anti-virus applications when using Remote Share.
15. Will the firewall of the operating system affect the operation of Remote Share?
a. It may cause Remote Share to stop functioning because the firewall blocks the
communication between the computers.
FAQ’s continued. . .