Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Easy Transfer is a step-by-step guide for transferring files and settings from one computer running Windows to another. It helps you choose what to transfer to your new computer, such as user accounts, Internet favorites, and email contacts. It also helps you decide which method to use and then performs the transfer.

Open Windows Easy Transfer by clicking the Start button  clicking All Programs , clicking Accessories , clicking System Tools , and then clicking Windows Easy Transfer. If asked for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Windows Easy Transfer helps you transfer personal files, e-mail, data, media , and settings from your old computer to the new one.

User accounts

Files and folders

Program data files and settings

E-mail messages, settings, and contacts

Photos, music, and videos

Windows settings

Internet settings

If you own a removable hard disk, Windows Easy Transfer can copy your data to that disk and then copy data from that disk to your new computer.

Removable hard disk or External Hard Drive

CD and DVD Windows Easy Transfer can use a computer's CD or DVD burner to transfer user data.

Windows Easy Transfer enables you to transfer data to Windows computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000.