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Files and Settings Transfer – How to do a clean installation of Windows XP

Now’s the time to transfer the files and settings preserved from your previous version of Windows to the new Windows XP environment.

Do this by logging-in to the latter and clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools and selecting the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

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Click Next.

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On the Which computer is this? screen, select the New computer option and then Next.

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Select the I don’t need the Wizard Disk. I have already collected my files and settings from my old computer option and then Next.

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Select the I don’t need the Wizard Disk. I have already collected my files and settings from my old computer option and then Next.

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Click Next.

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The Wizard organises your preserved files and settings for the transfer …

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… then transfers the files and applies the settings.

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The Wizard then indicates that it is finished…

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… and invites you to restart your system to effect the changes.

Useful Microsoft links:

  • Windows XP Home Page.
  • Windows XP Solution Centre.
  • Windows XP Expert Zone.
  • Maintain Security with Windows XP.
  • Windows 98 Second Edition Solution Center.
  • WinXP Installation Planning
  • Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
  • WinXP Installation Information Collection
  • WinXP Installation
  • How To Do a Clean Installation of Windows XP – Phase 1
  • Dynamic Update – How to do a clean installation of Windows XP
  • Preparing Installation – How to do a clean installation of Windows XP
  • WinXP Installation Phase 4
  • WinXP Installation Phase 5
  • WinXP Windows Update
  • WinXP Driver Installation
  • WinXP Installation Tuning
  • Files and Settings Transfer – How to do a clean installation of Windows XP

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