new pc help

[Fire-Fly]

I ordered a new pc today, finally broke down and replaced this one which is 6 years old and was low end then. My question is what do i need to do to transfer the info on this pc to the new one, ideas?

[5xTippett]

Find a teenager, B.J. :)

[Woolly Bugger]

your new pc should have a set=up portion that will allow you to transfer files form the old computer.

you may need a pc link cable but this will only transfer user files not programs... programs must be re-installed.... good luck....

[phg]

If both systems have a USB port, you could use a jump drive.

Like Wooly said, though, you can only transfer the data.  The programs have to be reinstalled.  There's a little thing called the Registry that gets updated during the installation process.

[troutboy_II]

I agree, thumb drive is the easiest way to go, if you have any issues around wires and where they go.  And they're cheap now and very useful in the future.  One reason the need for floppy has disappeared.

Good luck!

TB

[Fire-Fly]

your new pc should have a set=up portion that will allow you to transfer files form the old computer.

you may need a pc link cable but this will only transfer user files not programs... programs must be re-installed.... good luck....

Yeah i knew i could'nt transfer programs, what i am worried about is how to transfer my itunes and saved internet info. Will the set up transfer, transfer that info.

[Al]

If we don't hear from BJ for awhile, we will know way. I am also scanning the horizon for a big mushroom cloud coming from the direction of Martinsville. That could be BJ blowing up his new computer - or maybe just BJ blowing up.

Like someone already advised, the way to transfer most things is with a large capacity thumb drive. That may require you to have both computers still set up as you move from old to new. Takes time but if you work it one or two folders at a time it will work.

Good luck making the transition from XP to Vista - let us know how you did it. (I am still putting it off as long as possible with the hope that they will preempt Vista with something new)

[Woolly Bugger]

yes, the transfer program will/should copy all of you users documents, my pictures, my music, my photos, etc...

[Al]

yes, the transfer program will/should copy all of you users documents, my pictures, my music, my photos, etc...

Let us know how that works - I tried it (bought a special cable, etc) and half way through the process a box came up saying "Sorry, it is not compatible" or words to that effect o-o. Probably a way to get around it but I could not figure it out. Ended up going the old fashion way, one folder at a time.

[troutjedi]

I use an uber-huge external hard drive to back up all my data.  I've got three computers in the house and I can move the drive from computer to computer if I ever need the data from one to be on another.  It's a good investment for sure, especially now that you're having to relocate data.  Kill two birds with one stone

[Fire-Fly]

Does anyone have the windows vista?

[Woolly Bugger]

Does anyone have the windows vista?

yes

[wvyou]

If you don't have a thumb drive, try www.box.net .  You can get 1 GB of storage for free.

[Fire-Fly]

Does anyone have the windows vista?

yes

I kinda asked for that didnt I, do you like it?

[Woolly Bugger]

Does anyone have the windows vista?

no, but i have become use to it...

yes

I kinda asked for that didnt I, do you like it?