Windows 7 Tips: Transfer Your Files from Your Old PC

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Transfer Your Settings While Migrating from XP to Windows 7

Problem: Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 is not possible. How to transfer old settings to a new computer?

Solution:
Windows 7 only allows you to upgrade directly from Vista, so if you want to migrate from XP you are in trouble. Thankfully the built-in Easy Transfer tool makes the upgrade process much easier. Windows Easy Transfer tool allows you transfer your files and settings from your old PC to your new PC. You can take one of these methods in order to perform this task: An easy transfer cable, a network, an external hard disk or USB flash drive.

Follow the given guideline in order to perform this task:

STEP 1. Start with the new Windows 7 machine and go to Start-Getting Started- Transfer your files.

STEP 2. Locate “An external hard disk or USB flash drive”.

STEP 3. Choose “this is my new computer”.

STEP 4. On next screen click on No option

STEP 5. Select “I need to install it now” to install Windows Easy Share now so you get the latest updated version. At this point you want to make sure the external drive you want to use is plugged into the Windows 7 machine.

STEP 6. Now locate “External hard disk or shared network folder” to copy the Easy Transfer program to it.

STEP 7. Now over on the XP computer connect this hard drive or USB drive and launch easy transfer.

STEP 8: You will see a Welcome screen just like on the Windows 7 machine.

STEP 9: Again choose “An external hard disk or USB Flash Drive”.

STEP 10: After observing the user accounts and their settings you’ll have a general list where you can choose what to save.

STEP 11: Now,  plug the external drive into the new Windows 7 Machine.

STEP 12: Now, you can restore the entire backup or you can chose specific files and folders to restore, save your selection and begin the transfer.

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