Transferring Files And Settings From An Old Computer To A New Computer - HP Pavilion a6330 Getting Started

Transferring Files and Settings from an Old
Computer to a New Computer
If you need to restore factory settings after you install a program that is incompatible:
a Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator.
b Click the Windows Start Button
c Click Help and Support.
d Click Recover factory settings.
e Choose an option, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
For antivirus software, uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or
installing a new antivirus program.
NOTE: Use only licensed original software. Installing copied software may be illegal, or it
may result in an unstable installation or infect the computer with a virus.
You can copy files from the old computer to a new computer by using media such as CDs
or DVDs, memory sticks, or personal media drives. You can also copy certain settings such
as Web browser Favorites and address books by using Windows Easy Transfer software,
which is included with Microsoft Windows Vista.
To transfer your files and settings:
1 Click the Windows Start Button
2 Click Help and Support.
3 Type transfer files into the Search Help box.
4 Click the overview article Transfer files and settings from another computer.
This article describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new computer.
5 Click Windows Easy Transfer.
6 Follow the onscreen instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to transfer your
files from an old computer to a new one.
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