Transfer Data to new Computer

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Werner Ganz

Presently I am running on a 3 year old Compaq Preario, USB 2 installed,
Windows ME., Lynksis Router and Firewall, Cable Internet (Comcast) Outlook
Express and Internet Explorer. "My Documents" is backed up to an External
Iomega 80 gig HD. A also have an external 256 mb Zip Drive.

A new Dell 2400 Desktop is in route and should arrive next week. It will
come with 512 Ram, Pentium 4, 80gi HD and Pre installed Windows XP Pro

I expect that the machine will boot OK .

I plan to reinstall my programs, such as Microsoft Office, etc. from
original CDs.

I expect the external Iomega USB 2 HD will be usable when I plug it into the
new computer. I thought I would just transfer "My Documents" from the
External HD ???

How do I transfer Outlook Express Address book and Mailboxes, etc?

Will the new Computer just pull the Comcast Cable Internet settings from my
Router?

How do I transfer Favorites from Internet Explorer.?

Should I go to Comp USA ahead of time to buy a transfer cable? Which one
Straight or Crossover?

Or does the router act as a network and I can see both computers? How do I
do set that up?

I just want to get organized ahead of time. Any help and hints would be
appreciated

Thanks
 
The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard will transfer email messages, IE favorites,
and many other files and settings. However, it does not transfer programs.

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118&Product=winxp

List of Programs Whose Settings Are Migrated When You Use
the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];304903

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Presently I am running on a 3 year old Compaq Preario, USB 2 installed,
| Windows ME., Lynksis Router and Firewall, Cable Internet (Comcast) Outlook
| Express and Internet Explorer. "My Documents" is backed up to an External
| Iomega 80 gig HD. A also have an external 256 mb Zip Drive.
|
| A new Dell 2400 Desktop is in route and should arrive next week. It will
| come with 512 Ram, Pentium 4, 80gi HD and Pre installed Windows XP Pro
|
| I expect that the machine will boot OK .
|
| I plan to reinstall my programs, such as Microsoft Office, etc. from
| original CDs.
|
| I expect the external Iomega USB 2 HD will be usable when I plug it into the
| new computer. I thought I would just transfer "My Documents" from the
| External HD ???
|
| How do I transfer Outlook Express Address book and Mailboxes, etc?
|
| Will the new Computer just pull the Comcast Cable Internet settings from my
| Router?
|
| How do I transfer Favorites from Internet Explorer.?
|
| Should I go to Comp USA ahead of time to buy a transfer cable? Which one
| Straight or Crossover?
|
| Or does the router act as a network and I can see both computers? How do I
| do set that up?
|
| I just want to get organized ahead of time. Any help and hints would be
| appreciated
|
| Thanks
|
| --
| Werner Ganz
 
thanks- Very helpful

--
Werner Ganz
(e-mail address removed)

Carey Frisch said:
The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard will transfer email messages, IE favorites,
and many other files and settings. However, it does not transfer programs.

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118&Product=winxp

List of Programs Whose Settings Are Migrated When You Use
the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];304903

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --

:

| Presently I am running on a 3 year old Compaq Preario, USB 2 installed,
| Windows ME., Lynksis Router and Firewall, Cable Internet (Comcast) Outlook
| Express and Internet Explorer. "My Documents" is backed up to an External
| Iomega 80 gig HD. A also have an external 256 mb Zip Drive.
|
| A new Dell 2400 Desktop is in route and should arrive next week. It will
| come with 512 Ram, Pentium 4, 80gi HD and Pre installed Windows XP Pro
|
| I expect that the machine will boot OK .
|
| I plan to reinstall my programs, such as Microsoft Office, etc. from
| original CDs.
|
| I expect the external Iomega USB 2 HD will be usable when I plug it into the
| new computer. I thought I would just transfer "My Documents" from the
| External HD ???
|
| How do I transfer Outlook Express Address book and Mailboxes, etc?
|
| Will the new Computer just pull the Comcast Cable Internet settings from my
| Router?
|
| How do I transfer Favorites from Internet Explorer.?
|
| Should I go to Comp USA ahead of time to buy a transfer cable? Which one
| Straight or Crossover?
|
| Or does the router act as a network and I can see both computers? How do I
| do set that up?
|
| I just want to get organized ahead of time. Any help and hints would be
| appreciated
|
| Thanks
|
| --
| Werner Ganz
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Should I go to Comp USA ahead of time to buy a transfer cable? Which one
Straight or Crossover?

Or does the router act as a network and I can see both computers? How do I
do set that up?
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Werner,

if your router has two or more Ethernet (RJ-45) sockets, you can
connect both computers and set up a LAN (Local Area Network). I
recommend this, because it is a fast, convenient connection.

You may need one more patch cable for the new computer. This is
a straight Ethernet patch cable, not a crossover cable. It has
two RJ-45 plugs on the ends.

If you have any problems with the network, please have a look at
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxNetwork.htm.

Hans-Georg
 
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