Dell 220S specifications Microsoft Windows XP, To prepare a new computer for the file transfer

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Microsoft Windows® XP

Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer.

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer.

NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain countries.

For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media

NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers.

To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:

1Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click StartAll ProgramsAccessoriesSystem ToolsFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard.

2When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next.

3On the Which computer is this? screen, click New ComputerNext.

4On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CDNext.

5When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not click Next at this time.

To copy data from the old computer:

1On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media.

2On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks.

3Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settingsNext.

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Setting Up Your Computer

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Contents Dell Vostro 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember J531H Contents Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Technical Support and Customer Service Contents Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaDell Technology Guide About your operating system Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connect the modem Connect the power cables USB wireless adapter Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transferNext Next About Your Computer Vostro 420 Front ViewVostro 420 Back View Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors Vostro 220 Front View Vostro 220 Back View Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors Vostro 220s Front View Vostro 220s Back View Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors About Your Computer Specifications NICMemory Minimum memory Maximum Specifications Available devices USB For power-on state MHD Equivalent to 20 in/sec 51 cm/sec Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyDell Technical Update Service Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Start menu Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconTroubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Enabling System RestoreUsing the Operating System Media Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista OnlyBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service Problems With Your Order Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Index Index
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220S, 220 specifications

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