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Overview of Windows Easy Transfer
Windows Easy Transfer provides the process of transferring files and
settings from one Windows computer running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7 to another. Using Windows Easy Transfer, you can transfer most
files and program settings as shown below:
• Files and folders. Everything within the Documents, Pictures, and Shared
Documents folders. Using advanced options, you can select additional files
and folders to transfer.
• E‑mail settings, contacts, and messages.
• Program settings. Settings that keep your programs configured as you had
them on your old computer. Windows Easy Transfer does not transfer the
programs themselves. Some programs might not work on this version of
Windows, including security programs, antivirus programs, firewall programs
(your new computer should already have a firewall running to help ensure
safety during the transfer), and programs with software drivers.
• User accounts and settings. Desktop backgrounds, network connections,
screen savers, fonts, Start menu options, taskbar options, folders, specific
files, network printers and drives, and accessibility options.
• Internet settings and favorites. Internet connection settings, favorites,
and cookies.
• Music. Electronic music files, playlists, and album art.
• Pictures and video. Pictures—which includes any visual file type (for
example, .jpg, .bmp, .gif)—and personal videos.
There are several methods you can transfer files and
settings.
1) Easy Transfer Cable: An Easy Transfer Cable and a USB port on each
computer.
2) Network: A network with both computers connected to it and the ability to
access the same network folders or locations.
3) USB flash drive or external hard disk: A USB flash drive (this requires a
USB port on each computer) or an external hard disk compatible with both
computers.
Note: 1. Windows Easy Transfer can transfers only program settings, not the
programs themselves. To use the programs from your old computer, install
them on your new computer, and then transfer files and settings for those
programs.
2. If you transfer files containing malicious software from your old
computer, that software can be transferred to your new computer.
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