Transferring User Files and Settings to a New Computer
You can use Files and Settings Transfer (FAST) wizard to transfer your files, folders, and settings to a new computer when you decide to upgrade or perform a new installation of Windows XP Professional on the computer
You can also use the Files and Settings Transfer wizard to create a backup copy of your files and settings, which you can then use to restore your files and configuration data if you ever need to reinstall Windows XP.
How to start the FAST Wizard in Windows XP:
On the Start menu, click Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
In the first screen click Next.
Choose the Old Computer because we want to transfer the files from this computer to the new one.
In the “Select a Transfer Method” screen choose Other to save the backup in a folder in the computer or in the network to which you are connected (if any). You can then copy it to the new computer.
In the “what do you want to transfer” the default selection is to transfer settings for applications and Windows such as taskbar options and Outlook Express, specific folders such as Desktop, Fonts, My Documents, and My Pictures, and file type associations (what files open with what programs). Click Next.
You may get a warning message about some programs that need to be installed on the new computer. Click Next.
The collection process will begin. When the process done, click Finish.
Related Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles:
- (KB 293118) HOW TO: Use Files & Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
- (KB 306186) HOW TO: Use the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows XP CD-ROM
(KB 283734) Passwords Are Not Migrated by the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard or User State Migration Tool - (KB 302763) Display Resolution Is Not Migrated by the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard or the User State Migration Tool
- (KB 301999) “Home or Small Network” Option Is Unavailable in the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard
- (KB 312965) How to Troubleshoot Issues with the User State Migration Tool & the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard
- (KB 306187) HOW TO: Use the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard with a Wizard Disk in Windows XP
- (KB 307869) Files & Settings Are Not Transferred When You Use the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard
- (KB 304903) List of Programs Whose Settings Are Migrated When You Use the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard