The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data from the source computer to the new computer. You can move data such as:
E-mails
Toolbar settings
Window sizes
Internet bookmarks
You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as a writable CD or floppy disk.
To prepare the new computer for the file transfer:
Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard.
When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next.
On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and
click Next.
On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the
wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next.
When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old
or source computer. Do not click Next at this time.
To copy data from the old computer:
On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD.
On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform
additional tasks.
Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings.
On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and click
Next.
On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you
prefer.
On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you
want to transfer and click Next.
After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.
Click Finish.
To transfer data to the new computer:
On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer,
click Next.
On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you
chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears.
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore.
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not
monitor your data files or recover them.
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save
and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or
delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System
Tools, and then click System Restore.
Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and
click Next.
Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.
Select a restore point and click Next.
If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.
Click Next.
The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts.
After the computer restarts, click OK.
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.
NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open
files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or
programs until the system restoration is complete.
Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System
Tools, and then click System Restore.
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
Click Next.
The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:
After the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is installed, the administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts.
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
In the Control Panel window, click User Accounts.
Under Pick a task, click Create a new account.
Under Name the new account, type the name of the new user and
click Next.
Under Pick an account type, click one of the following options:
Computer administrator — You can change all computer settings.
Limited — You can change only your own personal settings, such as your password. You cannot install programs or use the Internet.
NOTE: Fast User Switching is unavailable if your computer is running
Windows XP Professional and is a member of a computer domain, or if your
computer has less than 128 MB of memory.
Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access one computer without requiring the previous user to log off.
Click the Start button and click Log Off.
In the Log Off Windows window, click Switch User.
When you use Fast User Switching, programs that previous users were using remain running in the background, so your computer might run slower. Also, multimedia programs, such as games and DVD software, might not work with Fast User Switching. For more information, see the Windows Help and Support Center.
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories®
Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
On the welcome screen, click Next.
Click Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to
the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
Complete the checklist and required preparations.
Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on
the screen.
