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

On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 15:45:55 GMT, "Greg-C"
<bcycle@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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.


There is an option in Windows XP to Transfer files and
folders. It's in the Start button menu.

Indicate that the computer you want to transfer files FROM
is your "Old computer", and then you can select which
files/folders you want to backup. Create a backup file
including all the stuff you want to copy/move, and then burn
to CD or put it all on an external hard drive (my solution).

Move the CDs / external hard drive to the new computer, and
reverse the process.

In fact, I believe (could be wrong) that you can actually
simply click on your backup file and it will "unfold" onto
the new computer.

If I've left anything out, hopefully those with more
technical knowledge will fill in the blanks.



Good luck!


Tallahassee



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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