Migrating data to a computer running windows xp – IBM 31P8128 User Manual

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Migrating data to a computer running Windows XP

At this point your new and old computer should have an Ethernet adapter
installed and they should be connected with the crossover cable included in
the kit. Follow the instructions in this section to perform the data migration to
Windows XP.

To migrate to Windows XP, you will use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard
built into the Windows XP operating system. Refer to the list below for a list of
the settings that are transferred.
v Internet Explorer settings
v Outlook Express settings and store
v Outlook settings and store
v Dial-up connections
v Phone and modem options
v Accessibility
v Screen saver selection
v Fonts
v Folder options
v Taskbar settings
v Mouse and keyboard settings
v Sounds settings Regional options
v Office settings
v Network drives and printers
v Desktop folder
v My Documents folder
v My Pictures folder
v Favorites folder
v Cookies folder

Note:

To perform the data migration to Windows XP you will need one of the
following:
v A diskette drive in or that can be connected to your new and previous

computer and a blank formatted diskette

v A CD-ROM drive in your previous computer and the Windows XP

operating system CD

Before beginning the data migration follow these logon steps:
v Logon to your new computer with a name that is part of the Administrators

group.

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