Hi, I understand that the Vista Operating System has a standard facility for copying settings and data from an XP-based computer. There is very little left to copy by hand. If I remember correctly, "Personal Computer World" magazine had an article on how to move everything with the minimum of hassle, and I'll see if I can find it. If you let us know the operating systems on your old and new computer, then we can help further. Chris -----Original Message----- From: gen-comp-tips-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gen-comp-tips-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of JHE Sent: 27 March 2008 05:37 To: GEN-COMP-TIPS@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] Help needed with new computer Hi I have a new computer on order and need some help as to how to transfer my files and settings from my old computer to my new one. I am a "golden oldie" so if you can help me, could you please outline the procedure in a simple step by step way. Many thanks in advance. Jan in New Zealand -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3476 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len -------------------------------------- Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Chris Thanks for that. The OS on both computers is Win. XP. I decided to stick with what I have had and know rather than have to learn Vista!! Jan in NZ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3476 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

Piece of cake. Microsoft have just the tool for you - the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard". You can use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP to migrate a user's files and settings from one Windows XP-based computer to another Windows XP-based computer. The wizard supports the migration of files and settings from the following operating systems: . Microsoft Windows 95 . Microsoft Windows 98 . Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition . Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) . Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 . Microsoft Windows 2000 The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard can also transfer settings for third-party programs. Note that the wizard does not transfer or install the actual programs, it only transfers the settings for the programs. In order for these settings to take effect on the Windows XP-based computer, the programs must be installed on the target computer before you migrate the settings. For instructions on how to use it - please go to the following Microsoft web-site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293118/EN-US/ A list of applications that have been proven to work with this is given at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304903/en-us regards Chris -----Original Message----- From: gen-comp-tips-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gen-comp-tips-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of JHE Sent: 27 March 2008 08:00 To: gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] Help needed with new computer Hi Chris Thanks for that. The OS on both computers is Win. XP. I decided to stick with what I have had and know rather than have to learn Vista!! Jan in NZ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3476 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len -------------------------------------- Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message