Transfering catalog files from PC to Mac

Do I really need to use an external hard drive for this operation? I am transfering Elements 5 on PC to Elements 10 on Mac.
Ihave followed instructions on Adobe site and have upgraded to E10 on the PC with the trial version but could not see why it was necessary to use an external hard drive to transfer the E10 catalog from the PC to Mac. However, have tried using shared files across home network and also a memory stick but on both occasions I am told that the file is not a valid catalog file from which `I can restore. Do I really need to buy a external hard drive just to move a file!!?

Johnyonetwo your question can best be addressed in the Photoshop Elements forum.  I would recommend re-posting your question there.

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