Community Newsletter: Q&A: Transfering everything from one computer to another.
Transfering everything from one computer to another.
by edrizzo - 6/23/08 6:05 AMVery soon I will need to replace my Gateway e 2000 Series,Celeron 2.00 ghz processor, 60 Gig hard drive 512ram computer with Windows XP home. It has been a great machine with very little problems considering my lack of care. ( I have never cleaned the inside of the box) I bought it used 4 years ago for $200 complete with DVD and CD burner, monitor, keyboard, etc. Lately, for some reason, if I shut down the computer, it doesn't like to turn on. When I hit the power button it sounds like it starts to boot than just shuts off. It'll do this a couple of times up to numerous times. Lately I just hit the sleep button for fear that the day will come that it won't turn back on at all.
My concern is, when I get a new computer, how can I transfer everything on this machine to a new one. I am talking about everything right down to what is on my Favorites lists from IE7 to My Docs, Desktop, the whole 9 yards.
I am generally a technical idiot and have nothing backed up. I do a lot of online business and all my Internet Business is on this machine. If I lost it, I'm screwed!! Help!
Re: transferring everything.
by Kees Bakker
- 6/23/08 6:17 AM
In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by edrizzo
1, 2 and 3: research BACKUP and start doing it
4: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=xp+file+and+settings+transfer+wizard+&meta=
This is the official way. And it will transfer some settings that you'll find difficult to backup (such as your email account data).
Kees
And ...
by Kees Bakker - 6/23/08 9:57 AM
In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by edrizzo
if you happen to choose Vista as the OS for your new PC: read http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/easytransfer.mspx
Kees
Re: Transferring everything
by tidymaze - 6/27/08 9:36 PM In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by edrizzoThe easiest way I have found to transfer files from one PC to another is AlohaBob's PC Relocator. You install the software on both your old PC and your new PC, connect the two via the included USB cable, and let 'er go. You can transfer everything, from all your documents to your browser bookmarks, or you can pick what you want to transfer. This is helpful especially if your new system has some of the same programs as your old system. If this is the case, you can transfer your settings and preferences rather than the entire program (which would create a redundancy). I have personally used this program several times, and can attest to the fact that it is extremely easy to use. It will take a while to transfer everything over, but so would backing everything up to an external hard drive.
Good luck with your new system!
I would use Acronis, plus you'd have the best back-up pgm. f
by TooSpooky - 6/27/08 10:38 PM In reply to: Re: Transferring everything by tidymazeFrom: http://www.acronis.com/company/inpress/2006/06-16-ati.html
Mirror Backups
Backing up individual files or folders is good, but sometimes you want to go all out and back up your entire hard drive. In these situations you need drive-imaging software, such as Acronis True Image 9.0 Home ($49.99; www.acronis.com ) or Symantec's Norton Ghost 10.0 ($69.99; www.symantec.com ), with the ability to copy critical system files even when Windows is running, which is something typical backup software can't do.
Drive-imaging software is very handy when you want to do something such as upgrade your existing hard drive to a higher-capacity model. Normally, this type of project would require formatting the new drive, reinstalling Windows and all of your applications, and manually transferring all of your files to the new drive. Drive-imaging software lets you make an exact copy of the existing drive to the new drive, so you just need to install the new drive in the old drive's place, and everything boots up as normal. In addition, drive-imaging software is useful for restoring your computer after a hard drive disaster. It may not be completely up-to-date, but restoring the system from a backup in this manner is much better than starting from scratch. (For more information, see "Be A Disaster Master" on page 63.)
tranferring everything
by edrizzo - 6/28/08 6:32 AM In reply to: Re: Transferring everything by tidymazeThis sounds so easy even an idiot like me can't screw it up. Will it also copy my Eudora email and all mailboxes?
re: transferring everything
by tidymaze - 6/28/08 11:44 AM In reply to: tranferring everything by edrizzoI am certain that it will transfer over all your Eudora folders, and I am pretty sure it will transfer over your emails as well. The manual that comes with PC Relocator is very comprehensive, and should answer any questions you have.
Transferring everything
by edrizzo - 8/29/08 8:20 AM In reply to: Re: Transferring everything by tidymazeWell I finally did it. I bought a new computer. I know its been a while but I finally got a Gateway GT5660E. I think it will work great for what I do. I'm not a gamer or anything like that. I can't even remember when I ever played a game on a computer. Not my thing!!
Anyway, the new machine should be arriving September 4. Now I need to get software to transfer everything from my original Gateway E2000 to the new Gateway GT 5660E. I need something as easy as possible but as complete as possible. I use Eudora as an email client. Will something like PC Relocator or PC Mover move that also. Would I need to reinstall my Microsoft Frontpage2003 edition or will the transfer software take care of that. I also use an FTP software to transfer my website files onto the web. Will that need to be reinstalled.
Reason I'm asking is some of these things I have been on my old computer since I bought it several years ago and I may not be able to find some of that information. I still can't find my Frontpage CD. And that's a very important program for my business!
Is there any other options to transfer everything to a new machine? I recently heard of a website called I think Carbonite, does anyone know of it?
I really appreciate any assistance you fellow forum browsers can provide. Thanks so much
Ed
Ouch.
by R. Proffitt - 8/29/08 8:28 AM
In reply to: Transferring everything by edrizzo
FrontPage (some versions) has that activation issue. Call Microsoft to get a new CD on its way and I hope you have the CDKEY and all that handy.
Let me be blunt. Microsoft Office programs with that new activation method do not move like this. Even with software like http://www.laplink.com/pcmover
Bob
Tranfering everything
by edrizzo - 8/29/08 9:47 AM In reply to: Ouch. by R. Proffitt
I lucked out. I found the Frontpage CD with the Key code written on the cover.
a quick way
by tedtks - 6/28/08 1:11 AM In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by edrizzoonly takes a screw driver. pull the hard drive out of the
dying pc - plug the data and power plugs into the HD just like you will see in the new pc, and you are good to go.
dont need a lot of cables or software.
just start windows explorer and copy what ever you want to
wherever.
NOW, this also assumes that its not the hard drive thats
giveing your old pc a hard time. if so, you will just have
to hope you can get it going again - as usual.
Tranferring everything
by edrizzo - 6/28/08 6:35 AM In reply to: a quick way by tedtksA PC repair freind thinks the hard drive i getting ready to go to drive heaven
Power button
by keng612 - 6/28/08 11:04 AM In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by edrizzoYour description sounds exactly like a problem I had with a HP computer. The problem? The plastic push button thingy on the case had cracked and was not hitting the power switch button on the inside.
I resolved this by removing the front and snapping off that cheap plastic piece and just powering up the PC by pressing the power button on the inside. Never had a problem since.
Transfering everything from one computer to another.
by rkushnier - 6/28/08 11:27 AM In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by edrizzoI like "PCmover", from Laplink. It is fairly comprehensive and WILL transfer settings, registry, data files, and most importantly, applications, from one computer to another. It still won't do it all, but it seems better than most programs in this category.
Transfering everything from one computer to another
by edrizzo - 9/6/08 5:02 AM In reply to: Transfering everything from one computer to another. by rkushnierI finally got a new PC and did get PC Mover. I see that both PC's need to be online at the same time. No big deal, I have a router just need a cable for new PC. My concern is that the new PC doesn't have antivirus installed and the PC Mover says all antivirus and spyware Firewall must be off for PC Mover to function. This really concerns me. I just spent over $150 to have viruses removed from my old PC that got through my McAfee Business class Anti virus protection.
(McAfee will hear from me)
Is my concerns justified? I don't want any problems with my new PC.
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