 Using Windows Easy Transfer to transfer your data to a new computer |
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 Jan 24 2007, 01:56 PM
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A brief excerpt of the tutorial can be found here: When purchasing a new computer one of the most frustrating experiences is moving existing data to the new computer from the older one. In the past when you wanted to transfer data you had to copy the data via a network, store it onto a DVD/CD/Floppy and then copy it back onto the new PC, or physically take the hard drive out of the old machine and install it into the new machine. The main problem using these methods was that you could only move files such as documents, pictures, movies, saved games, etc. E-mail could be moved but was a difficult a process. Moving settings and program configurations, on the other hand, was not possible, except for the experts, and you had to reconfigure each of the applications on the new computer. Windows Vista changes all this with a new bundled application called Windows Easy Transfer that can easily migrate data from Windows XP SP2, Windows 2004 SP4, and Windows Vista operating systems. Windows Easy Transfer is a program that comes bundled with Windows Vista, and when run, scans our computer for data and settings that you can transfer to your new computer. This migration can be done via a myriad of methods including USB flash drives, DVDs, a network, or by using a new product called a Vista Easy Transfer Cable. What makes this program so powerful and easy to use is that it is wizard driven so you just answer questions, make sure all of your data was properly selected, and then press a button to start the transfer. For this tutorial, we will focus primarily on migrating our data using the Vista Easy Transfer Cable or via a network. We chose these two methods as they are the easiest and quickest methods to transfer your data. We hope you find this tutorial helpful. The Bleeping Computer Staff |
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