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Transferring files
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Transferring files
You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to
removable media, such as a diskette, CD, or Zip disk, or by using a home
network. For more information, see “Creating data CDs” on page 103,
“Connecting to a wired Ethernet network” on page 32, and “Using a Wireless
Ethernet Network” on page 169.
Finding your files
Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the
My Documents folder. Look in your old computer’s My Documents folder for
personal data files. Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data
files.
To find files in the My Documents folder:
1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The My Documents
window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. Go
to Step 4.
- OR -
In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, double-click the
My Computer icon on
the desktop. Go to the next step.
2 Double-click the C:\ drive icon.
3 Double-click the My Documents folder. The My Documents window opens
and displays many of your saved personal data files.
4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer
on your network.