by @Macarlo
Windows 2000 Professional Beta Tester
(Screenshots by Namo Capture)

Hello everyone.
People requested and I just tested FastMove! 2000 on Windows 2000 environment. I installed this fine release in my Wind 2000 Workstation this Monday July 24 without problems and tested it exhaustively without Dr. Watson banners or another problem. Here is a very efficient tool that I recommend for all Windows users that are needing transfer files from a computer to other in absolutely secure mode.

In the screenshot below you can see the FastMove! 2000 install screen on my Windows 2000 Professional, that is running fine on a obsolete Pentium 200 + 128MB EDO RAM (the machine that I use for tests here):

Photo above shows FastMove! 2000 interface on @Macarlo's Win 2000 Pro

What Is FastMove?

FastMove lets you perform fast, easy file transfers. It runs in Windows 95/98 and NT. It provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for transfering files between PCs.
FastMove:

·       shows you which files need updating
·       selects just the files you want
·       synchronizes PCs with up-to-date files
·       is a simple interface for problem-free transfers

What Is a File Transfer?

There are two types of file transfers.

·       A one-way transfer occurs when you update one PC with files that are on another PC.
·       A two-way synchronization occurs when you copy the most up-to-date versions of files on both PCs so you can do your work in more than one place.

A One-Way File Transfer Versus a Two-Way Synchronization

Local and Remote Modes

FastMove operates in two separate modes (local and remote) to better serve your specific needs.

FastMove! 2000 opens in Local Mode. When you click the Connect button, it searches for and finds the remote program running on the connected PC. Then the Main Window displays the local and remote PCs’ selected drives.

When to Use Local Mode

If you are working on only one computer and want to synchronize files across drives, run FastMove in Local Mode. In this mode, you transfer or synchronize files across zip or other removable drives, network drives, multiple hard drives, or partitioned drives.

If you are unsure about the term synchronization and what it means, see A One-Way Transfer Versus a Two-Way Synchronization.

When to Use Remote Mode

Remote Mode is used when you are working with more than one computer or a notebook/laptop.

Remote Mode is only active when FastMove is connected to another computer via the Ultraflex (or other transfer) cable and a connection has been established.

Compatibility

    1.1 System Requirements
        To install FastMove! 2000, you need:
        * An IBM or compatible computer with 80486, Pentium, or higher CPU
          running Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
        * a CD-ROM drive
        * a minimum of 4 MB hard drive space
        * A monochrome or color VGA monitor or better (although an EGA monitor
          will work, some graphics will not be as clear)
        * FastMove! 2000 installation CD-ROM
        * a minimum of 8 MB memory
        * Serial number from the sticker on the FastMove! 2000 CD jewel case
        * a connection to the Internet (for live updates)

    1.2 Backward Compatibility

        FastMove! version 2000 is not backward compatible with previous
        versions of FastMove (1.x, 2.x). In order to establish communications,
        versions must be the same.

    1.3 Manual on CD-ROM

        The User's Guide is available in electronic form on the disc. To view
        the User's Guide, follow these steps:

        1. Load the CD-ROM.
        2. Using Windows Explorer, open the folder 'Manual' on the
           FastMove2000 CD.
        3. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader by double-clicking on "AR40ENG.EXE".
        4. After installation is complete, you may open either the FastMove2000
           manual, or the Clean&Zip manual by double-clicking on the icon.

        Be advised that the manual on the CD-ROM may not be the same as the
        printed manual or its addendum. The electronic manual was updated to
        reflect changes in the program that occurred after the printing of the
        manual.

Installation

    2.1 Systems that have Autorun disabled
        1) Browse to the CD-ROM drive containing the FastMove/Clean and Zip
           CD-ROM.
        2) Double-Click on AUTORUN.EXE.
        3) Follow the on screen prompts.

    2.2 Installing across a network.
        Please note that the installer will not work properly when run from
        UNC path names, (i.e. \\MyServer\Joe's C Drive\). If you are accessing
        this CD-ROM from a network drive, you MUST map a drive letter to this
        location for AUTORUN to work properly.

    2.3 What to do if the Install fails.
        1) Close ALL applications.
        2) Clear the files from your windows TEMP directory (WINDOWS\TEMP).
        3) Try again.

Photo above shows FastMove! 2000 with Transfer Options Menu displayed

FastMove! 2000

    3.1 Connection problems
        1) Make sure FastMove Remote is installed on the computer you are
           transferring files to.
        2) If you have installed FM Remote on the receiving computer, but were
           unable to complete a file transfer, close FM Remote, restart it, and
           transfer the file again.

    3.2 Remote Problems
        In Win 95, if you close and then re-open FastMove! 2000 on a computer,
        FM Remote may still show that it is running. You must also close and
        then re-open FM Remote to get a connection.

    3.3 Calculate File Size
        When you perform a transfer, a confirmation dialog appears. In the
        dialog, there is a Calculate Transfer Size checkbox that, if selected,
        displays the number of folders and total files that you are
        transferring along with the space needed to make the transfer.
        In addition, the amount of space that is available on the receiving
        drive is provided.

        Depending on the size of the folder(s) that you ask FastMove to
        calculate, the process may take a few moments. Please be patient while
        this task completes.

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