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Quick Reference Guide 13
Transferring Information to a New Computer
You can use your operating system wizards to help you transfer files and other
data from one computer to another computer.
Microsoft Windows XP
The Microsoft
Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard to transfer data, such as:
• E-mail messages
• Toolbar settings
•Window sizes
• Internet bookmarks
You can transfer data from one computer to another computer over a network or
serial connection, or by storing the data on removable media, such as a writable
CD or DVD.
NOTE: You can transfer information from one computer to another computer by
directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers.
To transfer data over a serial connection, you must use the Network Connections
utility in the Control Panel to perform additional configuration steps, such as setting
up an advanced connection and designating the host computer and the guest computer.
For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,
see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable
Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be
available in certain countries.
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard requires the Operating System
installation disc that came with your computer or a wizard disc, which the
wizard can create for you.
NOTE: For more information about transferring data, search support.dell.com for
document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old
Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating
System?).
NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in
certain countries.