Dell Inspiron 580s (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 26)

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Transferring Information to a New
Computer
To transfer information to a new computer:
Windows Vista
NOTE: The following instructions are
applicable for the Windows default view,
so they may not apply if you set your Dell ™
computer to the Windows Classic view.
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Maintenance → Welcome Center→
Transfer files and settings.
If the User Account Control window appears,
click Continue.
Follow the instructions on the
2. Windows Easy
Transfer wizard.
Windows 7
Click 1. Start → Control Panel.
In the search box type 2. Transfer and then
click Transfer files from another computer.
Follow the instructions on the
3. Windows Easy
Transfer wizard.
Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back up
files and folders on your computer. To back up files:
Windows Vista
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Maintenance → Back Up and Restore
Center → Back up files.
If the User Account Control window appears,
click Continue.
NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista
provide an option to back up your computer.
Follow the instructions on the 2. Back Up Files
wizard.
Windows 7
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Security → Back Up and Restore.
Click 2. Set up backup....
Follow the instructions on the 3. Configure
Backup wizard.