Transfer clipart from XP to Vista on same computer

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Paul

I am going to create a new partition on my laptop and install Vista on it
(all my original beefs against it are no longer relevant). One of the things
I always hated about trying a new computer/OS is that I always have to
rebuild my clipart collection from scratch. OK I know I can always find it on
the MS Office site, but I'd rather just search for their stuff (that I've
already downloaded) on my own hard drive. Last time I tried to transfer
clipart that was already d/l, I got the graphics, but the keywords didn't
transfer over.

Is there a way to copy clipart and retain the keywords? For purposes of
space, eventually I will want to wipe out my XP partition (if I stay with
Vista) so I don't just want to point my clipart collection in Vista's
settings, to the pre-existing one.
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Paul

MS Office Pro 2003
XP Home SP3
Dell Inspiron 1501
 
I'm cross-posting this to microsoft.public.word.drawing.graphics, where
you're more likely to get an answer.
 
OK thanks I'll see if I can find that and bookmark it.
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Paul

MS Office Pro 2003
XP Home SP3
Dell Inspiron 1501
 
As long as you transfer your Mstore10.mgc file as well as the Organizer you
shouldn't have to reset the keywords. It is a hidden file.
Vista
C:\Users\<<user>>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Clip Organizer
XP
C:\Documents and Settings\<<user>>\Application Data\Microsoft\Clip Organizer

If you are using the Gallery (Office 2000 and below) be certain your .mmc files
are also copied.
 
Mary thanks. This isn't the first time you've helped me out here....

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Paul

MS Office Pro 2003
XP Home SP3
Dell Inspiron 1501
 
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