Best Software to Transfer Stuff to New Computer

grizzfan · 01-24-2009, 10:01 PM

I have an older Dell that runs on XP which is starting to act up, lock up and generally is dying I think.

So I purchased a new HP that has the XP Pro downgrade feature.

What is the best software out there to transfer my Documents, photos and programs to the new computer?

Thanks

TFT · 01-24-2009, 11:41 PM

The easiest way is to use XP's own "Files and Settings Transfer wizard", you'll find it in System Tools. It allows the option of using a network cable, serial cable etc. The other option is to remove your hard disc from the old machine and slave it into your new one, then transfer the files over.

grizzfan · 01-25-2009, 09:35 PM

Thanks Dave (TFT). That is way too easy!! I presume one can be selective on which files one wants to transfer.

01-24-2009, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
grizzfan New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5	Best Software to Transfer Stuff to New Computer I have an older Dell that runs on XP which is starting to act up, lock up and generally is dying I think. So I purchased a new HP that has the XP Pro downgrade feature. What is the best software out there to transfer my Documents, photos and programs to the new computer? Thanks

01-24-2009, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
TFT VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,665	The easiest way is to use XP's own "Files and Settings Transfer wizard", you'll find it in System Tools. It allows the option of using a network cable, serial cable etc. The other option is to remove your hard disc from the old machine and slave it into your new one, then transfer the files over. __________________ Operator: Dave Operating System: XP Professional SP2 Processor: Intel E6750 Core Duo@3.20GHz Graphics: Nvidia 8500GT C: Drive 500GB D: Drive 200GB Memory: 2GB Monitor: 22" Widescreen ------------------------------------------------ Winner of Photo Tournament - Eerie, Dark, Creepy--etc.

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01-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
grizzfan New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks Dave (TFT). That is way too easy!! I presume one can be selective on which files one wants to transfer.