Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

To move files and settings from your old computer:

1If you want to transfer program settings to your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software’s settings, not the software itself, to the new computer.

2Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens.

3Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer.

Help

For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

Transferring files and settings manually

You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive.

Finding your documents

Many programs save your personal data files in the Documents or My Documents folder. Look in your old computer’s documents folder for personal data files.

To find files in the documents folder:

1In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. Go to 4.

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In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. Go to 4.

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In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to the next step.

2Double-click the C:\ drive icon.

3Double-click the Documents or My Documents folder. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files.

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