Transfer Data to new Computer

[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

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

 

[Werner Ganz]

thanks- Very helpful

--
Werner Ganz
(e-mail address removed)

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

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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

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

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?

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