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Another thought
Posted by Eric Law [Email] (more from Eric Law) on Wed, 20 May 2009 04:43:37
In Reply to: Laptop upgrade, yaofeng, Tue, 19 May 2009 18:23:58
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What others have said here is true, you're much better off *not* copying the HD. Among other issues, whatever stability problems you might have with the current machine (registry inconsistencies, etc.) will transfer to the new one.
But there is one thing that can help: XP has something called the "files and settings transfer wizard" (look in start menu - all programs - accessories - system tools) that does exactly what it says. It won't move your programs, but will transfer all your files and customizations to the new machine. It works best if you install your programs on the new computer *before* running the wizard.
Works pretty well in my experience.
Eric Law
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Posts in this Thread:
- Laptop upgrade, yaofeng, Tue, 19 May 2009 18:23:58
- This easy & free on a Mac.., AlS, Mon, 25 May 2009 18:39:22
- Re: Laptop upgrade, yaofeng, Sun, 24 May 2009 12:43:47
- Re: Laptop upgrade, Craig, Thu, 21 May 2009 08:52:14
- Another thought, Eric Law, Wed, 20 May 2009 04:43:37 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Laptop upgrade, oldsaab, Tue, 19 May 2009 21:54:20
- cannot be done should not be done, repoSAAB, Tue, 19 May 2009 21:27:05
- I HATE hard drive duplicating software..., B Millar , Tue, 19 May 2009 19:55:34
- Re: Laptop upgrade, simul8guy, Tue, 19 May 2009 19:54:40
- Re: Laptop upgrade, Gargoyle, Tue, 19 May 2009 18:26:55
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