Dell Inspiron DCSLF Setup Manual page 26

Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Transferring Information to a New
Computer
To transfer information to a new computer:
Windows Vista
NOTE: The following instructions are
applicable for the Windows default view,
so they may not apply if you set your Dell
computer to the Windows Classic view.
Click → Control Panel→ System
1. Start
and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→
Transfer files and settings.
If the User Account Control window appears,
click Continue.
Follow the instructions on the
2.
Transfer wizard.
Windows 7
→ Control Panel.
1. Click Start
In the search box type
2.
click Transfer files from another computer.
Follow the instructions on the
3.
Transfer wizard.
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Transfer and then
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Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back up
files and folders on your computer. To back up files:
Windows Vista
Click → Control Panel→ System
1. Start
and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore
Center→ Back up files.
If the User Account Control window appears,
click Continue.
NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista
provide an option to back up your computer.
Follow the instructions on the
2.
wizard.
Windows 7
→ Control Panel→ System
1. Click Start
and Security→ Back Up and Restore.
Click
2. Set up backup....
Follow the instructions on the
3.
Backup wizard.
Back Up Files
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