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Moving from your old
computer
Transferring files and settings automatically
You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user
account settings (such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings)
from your old computer to your new one using Windows Easy
Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or
Windows Vista.
While using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not be able to run
other tasks on the computers.
To move files and settings from your old computer:
1
If you want to transfer program settings to your new
computer, install those programs on the new computer
before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy
Transfer copies only the software’s settings, not the
software itself, to the new computer.
2
Click (
Start
),
All Programs
,
Accessories
,
System
Tools
, then click
Windows Easy Transfer
. The
Windows
Easy Transfer
dialog box opens.
3
Click
Next
, click
Start a new transfer
, then follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the transfer.
Important
If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you
must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external
hard drive.
Help
For more information about transferring files, click
Start
, then
click
Help and Support
. Type
transferring files
in the
Search Help
box, then press
E
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Summary of Contents for GT5694
Page 1: ...REFERENCEGUIDE 8513027 book Page a Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
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Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8513027 book Page 4 Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
Page 38: ...CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 32 8513027 book Page 32 Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
Page 56: ...CHAPTER 4 Upgrading Your Computer 50 8513027 book Page 50 Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
Page 74: ...CHAPTER 5 Maintaining Your Computer 68 8513027 book Page 68 Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
Page 106: ...CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting 100 8513027 book Page 100 Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
Page 116: ...APPENDIX A Legal Notices 110 8513027 book Page 110 Friday April 25 2008 5 27 PM...
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