[guispeak] Re: Fwd: Kim Komando Show Tip of the Day -- Thursday, December 23, 2004
- From: "david poehlman" <david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 07:37:34 -0500
put the old hard drive in the new computer and tread it like a folder.
Johnnie Apple Seed
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From: "Andy Baracco" <wq6r@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 12:09 AM
Subject: [guispeak] Fwd: Kim Komando Show Tip of the Day -- Thursday,
December 23, 2004
>
>Q. My new computer is all set up, security-wise. How do I get my data
>from the old machine to the new one?
>
>A. This is a question that has bedeviled computer users since the
>arrival of desktops. This transfer is easier today, but it still
>is not the snap it should be.
>
>There are a number of programs made for this purpose. The best known is
>AlohaBob PC Relocator ($30). AlohaBob picks up your data, settings and
>individual programs and moves them to the new computer. A $70 version
>gives you more control over what is moved.
>
>Other programs in this class include Move Me ($35), Desktop DNA
>Professional, ($39), and IntelliMover ($50). Following are the
>links to all four, respectively:
> http://www.eisenworld.com/ProductsHome.asp?Item=2
> http://www.spearit.com/
> http://www.miramar.com
> http://www.detto.com
>
>Windows XP also has a transfer utility. It won't move programs, but it
>will handle your data and system settings.
>
>The utility is called the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. To find
>it, click Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>System Tools. If you use
>this wizard, and you're not on a network, you can use a null modem
>serial cable. You should be able to find that at an electronics
>store for less than $15.
>
>I have used relocation programs successfully in the past. But members
>of my staff have had bad experiences with them. They generally ended up
>transferring their data via a CD or DVD.
>
>Most people keep their personal files under my documents. In that case,
>you can just burn the whole My Documents folder to a disc.
>
>You may have other things, such as saved e-mail, that is not kept in
>the My Documents folder. In some programs, such as Microsoft Outlook,
>you can easily export your archived mail, contacts and other folders
>to a file. You can then burn the file to a CD or DVD and move it to
>the new computer. You also could e-mail it to yourself if it isn't
>too big.
>
>To export files, click File>>Import and Export. Follow the wizard.
>
>Outlook Express is more difficult. You can export the Address Book
>(File>>Export>>Address Book). You also can export your accumulated
>messages, but only to Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange. That's
>not much help if you don't have those programs.
>
>However, you can copy the mail folders. To find them, open Outlook
>Express. Click Tools>>Options. Select the Maintenance tab. Click
>Store Folder. A small box will pop up with the path to your mail
>folders. Highlight the path and click Ctrl+C to copy it. In Windows
>Explorer, use Ctrl+V to paste it into the Address Bar. That will
>open the folder, which will have several files in it, ending in "dbx."
>
>Copy the files. Burn them to a disc or e-mail them to yourself. Use
>the same process to find the proper folder on the new computer. Paste
>the files into that folder.
>
>Your Favorites can also be exported from Internet Explorer. Click
>File>>Import and Export. Follow the wizard.
>
>You can use the same process to save your cookies. If you fail to
>do that, you'll have to re-enter your passwords on those Web sites
>that require it. Also, merchants won't be able to fill in credit card
>fields for you automatically. That's not the end of the world; moving
>the cookies is a minor convenience.
>
>Bookmarks also can be moved in Firefox. Click Bookmarks>> Manage
>Bookmarks. In the new window, click File>>Export. Save the file
>and burn it to a disc. If you still have Internet Explorer on
>your computer, use it to export cookies to a file. If not, copy
>the cookies and paste them into the new computer. Find the cookies
>at these locations in Windows Explorer:
>Windows 98 and ME--C:\Windows\Cookies
>Windows 2000 and XP--C:\Documents and Settings\[your name]\Cookies
>
>Have patience with this task. It will take some time!
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