text: is there a way to transfer files from my old desktop to my new laptop, if i don't have a monitor for the deskt   yes it can be if both pcs were setup to have a network working and the file sharings are enable...   use your pc with a monitor..  open network...search for the drive you want to transfer you datas to...  and thats it...   but if it dont have a network setup yet..  sorry no...  the only way you can transfer files is through a network...that is with your current situation