Setting Up Your Computer 31NOTE: For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between twocomputers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge BaseArticle #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between TwoComputers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in some countries.For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files andSettings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional Operating System mediafor this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and SettingsTransfer Wizard utility.Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the OperatingSystem MediaNOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optionaland may not be included with all computers.Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer1 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 clickNext.4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizardfrom the Windows XP CD and click Next.5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old orsource computer. Do not click Next at this time.Copy Data From the Old Computer1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media.2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Performadditional tasks.3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings.4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and clickNext.6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method youprefer.
