vIf the previous computer is running Windows XP or Windows 2000, logon to your previous computer with a user name that is part of the Administrators group.
vFor more information on logging on to your computer, see “Supplemental instructions” on page
To perform the migration to Windows XP, you will first need to setup your IP and DNS settings on your previous and new computer to enable a connection between the two computers. Refer to the instructions below in ″IP and DNS Configuration Setup″.
IP and DNS configuration setup
If you are migrating from Windows 95 to Windows XP, proceed to “IP and DNS configuration setup for migrating from Windows 95” on page
Before beginning the migration from Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 you must enable automatic IP and DNS configuration on both your previous and new computers. Refer to the appropriate operating system to configure your IP and DNS settings for both computers. Then proceed to “Beginning the data migration to Windows XP (from all supported operating systems)” on page
Note: If your current IP and DNS settings are different than what you will set them to in the instructions below, write down the current settings so that you can replace them after the migration.
Windows XP
1.Click Start
2.Select Network Connections under pick a Control panel icon.
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4.Ensure a Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server automatically are selected.
Windows 2000
1.Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
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4.Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); then click Properties.
5.Select Obtain an IP Address automatically if not already selected.
6.Select Obtain a DNS address automatically if not already selected.
7.Click OK; then restart our computer.