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

One of the "main" reasons for partitioning is that when you defrag the
Windows partition, it will complete MUCH faster.

Suggestion = install Windows XP on a 20 gig partition. Then divide the rest
of the drive into 2-3 partitions.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Greg-C" <bcycle@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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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