Transferring Software, Settings, and Files to Another Computer

Have you put off purchasing a new computer or switching to a different one because you dread the task of installing all the programs you use, customizing all your settings, and moving all your data files? You might not even be sure exactly what you should transfer in order to have everything you need. Windows Easy Transfer helps you choose what to transfer and leads you step by step through the process. It does not delete information from the old computer, so you don’t need to worry that accidentally transferring the wrong file means it is lost forever.

You can transfer the following types of files and settings from a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista to a computer running ...

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