Turning On the Computer for the First Time
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Transferring Files and Settings from an Old
Computer to a New Computer
You can copy files from the old computer to a new computer by using media such as CDs
or DVDs, memory sticks, or personal media drives. You can also copy certain settings such
as Web browser Favorites and address books by using Windows Easy Transfer software,
which is included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
To transfer your files and settings:
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
on the taskbar.
2
Click
Help and Support
.
3
Type
transfer files
into the Search Help box.
4
Click the overview article
Transfer files and settings from another computer
.
This article describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new computer.
5
Click
Windows Easy Transfer
.
6
Follow the onscreen instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to transfer your
files from an old computer to a new one.