25Transferring Information to a New ComputerThe Microsoft ® Windows® operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to movedata from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer data, such as:• E-mail messages• Toolbar settings• Window sizes• Internet bookmarksYou can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it ona removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer.NOTE: You can transfer information from the old computer to the new computer by directly connecting a serialcable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. To transfer data over a serial connection, you mustaccess the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such assetting 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 BaseArticle #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. Thisinformation 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 media for this process or you can create a wizard disk with theFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard.Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System MediaNOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included withall 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 and click Next.4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CDand click Next.5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do notclick Next at this time.To copy data from the old computer:1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media.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.
