If I want to move everything from my current computer to a new computer, how would I do it?
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transfer via a network cable or cd's or flash drives or PC-PC via usb or hard disk transfer
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You can't just MOVE the programs.   So you would have to UNINSTALL the program, then REINSTALL it, and pick the external drive.\n\nBut I recommend that you move ALL of your data to the external drive.  Uninstall programs that you don;t really use.  \n\nBe sure to keep the original disk that came with every program.  if you downloaded the program, be sure to make a CD of that original installer.  \n\nGood luck
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Yes.  Right click on "Start" and select "Explore".  That is the complete file system on your computer.  You can move files.  Make new folders and set them up any way you want.\n\nGood Luck
614114
nope,your old computer is already obsolete, maybe u can use th HD with the only purpose of recover ur old data but probably will void the warranty in ur  new PC... just format ur old computer and donate it to a kid for homeworks, that  will make u feel better...
902154
it REALLY depends, like, the computer's life itself truly depends on a couple of things, the power supply, your proccessor, your graphics card, and your memory, all of things can be switched out, but if you wanna do THAT, then you have to make sure your computer is compatible with all the new parts you want to buy, if it's 6 years old, i'd just buy a new one, because the slot's for some of the components such as the graphics cards or the memory cards are newer and most likely won't be compatible with your current computer.
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yes you can. First click on my computer then access both hard drive's... make files up on the other hard drive so that you know what the files are. Then it is as easy and clicking on the information you want to move while holding down your mouse and transfering into the next hard drive.
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If they are seperate whole computers, (meaning your not just changing parts and keeping the hard drive) one way is to network the two computers together (connect both computers directly by plugging in the internet cable from one computer directly to the other.) and then on both computer go to start>programs>accessories>system tools>files and settings transfer wizard. then just follow the prompts and it should work if you do not have a firewall on either computer. if you have a firewall you will need to disable it temporarily.\n\nanother way that takes longer but is a little more simple is manually transfer the files by backing up all your programs onto a cd, or mass removable storage media like an external HD and then just transfer your files and programs from the old computer to the new one that way.
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just remove the hard drive and stick it into the new one.
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There's a step by step guide here:\n\nhttp://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_move_my_outlook_express_folders_to_my_new_machine.html
1049462
go get a new 100GB for $30, and learn how to config a computer, you'll learn something and actually be able to sell the thing
712843
Use a floppy disk or a CD(use a burner).You could also send yourself or somebody else an e-mail Whit the files attached and then just retrieve when you have your new computer set up.
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Looking at the age of your PC, I fear that your options are very limited. I'd suggest using one of the three methods (depending on the size of your data and how much CPU speed/RAM you have.\n\n1. Use a USB Flash Drive/Memory Card - This method is good for smaller data transfers up to 1GB or so, since your operating system is 98, I'd say most memory cards and USB flash drives would reconize your computer.\n\n2. Set up an LAN network between the two computers. You will need to get a ethernet cable and a Network card for your old PC (might cost around 20 dollars if you dont already have one). Now go to control panels and network to set up a network (email me if you need help with that). \n\n3. The most expensive method is by using an external hard drive. These cost a couple hundred bucks though would probably be the fastest way for transfering data 10GB or higher. Though if you want to buy one, make sure it is compatable with your old pc.
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How about plugging the old  hard disk into the new PC. Offcourse this may not be desirable if you have a far upgraded & new hard drive.\n\nI have used connected data protector. It restores everthing, but I did not restore applications.\n\nAnd it does allow you to select directory by directory\n\nBut a suggestion. try to re-install the software if possible. Sometimes a restored software may not work. \n\nI do not know the cost for a single user though
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If you are a legitimate owner of the software, you should have the original install media(floppies, CD, etc). If so, uninstall the software from the original machine and reinstall it on the new machine.\n\nThe only way to transfer the program to a new PC would involve make an image of the hard disk (use Ghost or equivalent) and load it on the new PC... Then load the operating system UPGRADE onto the new PC. There is no guarantee that the program will run under the new operating system, however.
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You could start in target disk mode if you have a firewire cable.\n\nConnect the two computers when they're off. Boot the new computer. Boot the old computer and hold down the "t" key until you see a floating firewire symbol. The old computer should appear as a disk on the new computer's desktop. Then you can transfer files by dragging and dropping.
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This is quite easy.  We'll configure your existing hard drive to be a master drive and your new one to be a slave drive.  Here's how:\n\n0. Print out this guide and any other reference material you have.\n\n1. Turn off your computer.\n\n2. Pull all of the cables out of the back, including the power chord.\n\n3. Get a screwdriver and open the case.\n\n4. Have a look around inside and look for a flat (thin) but wide grey cable going from your motherboard (the big circuit board at the bottom of your case where everything plugs in to) to your existing hard drive.\n\n5. Make sure there is a spare plug on the cable.  One of the plugs will be going into your existing hard drive.  Also make sure that there is space in the metal rack where the hard drives go, and that there are screw holes in the rack.\n\n6. Unscrew the hard drive and unplug the IDE cable (the flat grey cable) and the power cable, and remove your existing hard drive.  \n\n7. At the same end where the cable went in there will be a series of pins.  These are called 'jumper' pins and they're used to determine whether or not the device is master or slave.  Two of the pins should be covered with a thin bit of plastic that joins them together - this is called a jumper.  (see the URL in the sources section below).\n\n8. Look on the case of the hard drive for a picture of which pins to cover to make the hard drive a 'master' drive.  Remove the jumper and put it back on the appropriate pins.  Use a pair of tweazers if it helps.\n\n9. Look at your new hard drive and configure it as slave (using the jumper pins, just like in step 8).\n\n\n10. Place both hard drives back into the computer in the metal racks, and remember which is which (maybe use some sticky tape temporarily to mark one of them).  Screw them both into the racks.\n\n11. Attach the master hard drive, your old hard drive, to the very end of the IDE cable (the flat grey cable).\n\n12. Attach the new hard drive to the middle plug in the cable. (see the URL in the sources section).\n\n13. Attach power cables to both hard drives.\n\n14. Put your computer case back on, but don't screw it in yet.\n\n15. Plug in your power, monitor and keyboard and turn the computer on.  Hold down the 'delete' key on your keyboard immediately.  This will take you to your computer 'bios' screen.\n\n16. Select the first option in the menu.  This should list the hard drives that have been detected.  If both hard drives are in the list then you're done.  Screw the case on properly.  If not, double check the jumper settings, the IDE cable and the power cable.  If you can't get it to work, DONT PANIC! Just take your computer to your local computer store and ask for help.
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Very easy. Do you by any chance have a Usb on your old and new computer. If you do get a cord that has a usb plug on both side's. Then send data over.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nEmail stuff over to other computer.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nget a blank cd or dvd and burn stuff to it then copy it over to other computer.\n\nif not:::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nMake sure your dvds and cd are RW (rewritable)\n\ni think my computer has a virus\n\nit keeps say if not::!!!!! kinda stuff what should i do