Need a strategy for getting old files, drivers and stuff to new PC

Hi,



Hey, can someone recommend a strategy for getting files, software, etc, off
my old PC onto my new PC? I'm sure there's a best way and I'm certain that
without advice, I'll do it absolutely wrong.



I have all my old software programs. I'm certain I can download drivers for
my scanners, printers, and cameras. I do want to get my old e-mail settings
(Outlook) copied over. My biggest concerns are; how do I maintain maximum
performance on the new setup. On my old computer, I had all the system
files on my C drive and most of my working files on my D drive. Is there
any reason to partition the 250 gig hard drive on the new computer? Should I
do anything with the system paging file. Photoshop uses my hard disks for
scratch disks. Any suggestions here? Any other thoughts; warnings?



In advance, thanks for your help!!



Greg



A couple background details:



I'm a Graphic designer. I work mostly in layout, web and Photoshop. I don't
do any 3d stuff.



My setup:

Old PC is a Dell Pentium 2, 733 Mhz, 2x20 Gig hard drives, 512 Megs, Windows
XPsp2

New is HP with Athalon 64 (4200), 250 Gig HD, 1024 DDR ram, Windows XPsp2


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