Dell XPS 410 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 24)

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network, with an add in PS2/serial adapter
(optional), or you can store it on a removable media, such as a writable CD or USB drive, for transfer to
the new computer.
NOTE:
You can transfer information from the old computer to the new computer by directly connecting a serial
cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. However, this requires that you install a PS2/serial
adapter (optional), which provides a serial connector (COM). Also, the old computer needs to have a serial
connector. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from the
Control Panel and 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 some countries.
For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
You can use the optional Operating System CD for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD
NOTE:
This procedure requires the Operating System CD. This CD is optional and may not be included with all
computers.
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer:
1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next.
3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer, then click Next.
4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP
CD, then click Next.
5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not
click Next at this time.
To copy data from the old computer:
1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD.
2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks.
3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings.
4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer, then click Next.
6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer.