Quick Setup
Transferring Information to a New Computer
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.
NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve media.
To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:
1Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→All Programs→Accessories→ System Tools→Files 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 Computer→Next.
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