Sign in
Microsoft.com
 
Windows Client TechCenter
 
 
 
Windows Client TechCenter > Windows 7 IT Pro Forums > Windows 7 Installation, Setup, and Deployment > Getting files and settings from old Win XP to new Win 7
Ask a questionAsk a question
Search Forums:
 

AnswerGetting files and settings from old Win XP to new Win 7

  • Sunday, November 08, 2009 1:37 PMTommyvin Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     Has Code
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    Sign In to Vote
    I have Windows 7 for Dummies in front of me. It gives a series of steps for 
transferring my files and settings from my old Windows XP computer to my new 
Windows 7 computer.

First I'm going to copy the Windows 7 Easy Transfer program to my old 
computer with a Flash drive. Then I'm going to connect the old and the new 
with an Easy Transfer USB cable. (I just got an Inland cable at Micro Center for $19.) 

But now I'm asked to do tasks that seem to require two monitors. I have to 
click on options from both computers as far as I can tell from the book. 

My question: Will I need two monitors to do the transfer job correctly or will my one monitor be sufficient?
     

Answers

All Replies

  • Sunday, November 08, 2009 4:48 PMCemmetje Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    Sign In to Vote
    It'll be sufficient. Have u ever used RDP. Remote desktop connection. Enable this one the XP machine. Google for a how to , very easy .
    Now you can transfer while having your old pc screen virtaually on the new one.

    If you need help let me know!
     
  • Sunday, November 08, 2009 9:54 PMTommyvin Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    Sign In to Vote
    That's exactly what I need tomorrow when I move my files to the new Windows machine. But I'm not a professional so I need an easy step-by-step guide. Can you tell me how use the PDP for this migration task or give me a link that will make my life simple. 

    I probably should have bought the Tornado yesterday at Micro Center instead of the Easy Transfer USB cable. With the Tornado everything is on one screen - at least that what it says on the box.
     
  • Monday, November 09, 2009 8:48 AMShaon ShanMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     Answer
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    Sign In to Vote

    Hi Tommyvin,

    If the Easy Transfer USB cable is not convenience to use, we can try to use an external device to do the transfer. See the Method 3: Transfer files and settings using removable media or a network share

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd446674(WS.10).aspx