Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To transfer information to a new computer:
Windows Vista®
NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your computer to the Windows Classic view.
1.Click Start 
→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.
If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.
2.Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
Windows® 7
1.Click Start 
→ Control Panel.
2.In the search box, type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer.
3.Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
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Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer.
To back up files:
Windows Vista®
1.Click Start 
→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore Center→ Backup files.
If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.
NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista provide an option to back up your computer.
2.Follow the instructions on the Back up Files wizard.
Windows® 7
1.Click Start 
→ Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore.
2.Click Set up backup....
3.Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard.
