1On the old computer, insert the wizard disk.
2Click the Start→ Run.
3In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK.
4On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
5On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next.
6On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer.
7On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.
8Click Finish.
To transfer data to the new computer:
1On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next.
2On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears.
3Click Finished and restart the new computer.
NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?).
NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in some countries.
Microsoft Windows Vista™
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
1Insert the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Application Software media into the computer you are transferring data from.
2Follow the
3Connect the Easy Transfer Cable to the source computer. You are prompted to select a device option.
4Continue until you are prompted to plug the other end of the Easy Transfer Cable into the destination computer.
The screen indicates that a connection has been made.
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