www.gateway.com65Moving from your oldcomputerTransferring files and settings automaticallyYou can move your files, folders, software settings, and useraccount settings (such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings)from your old computer to your new one using Windows EasyTransfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP orWindows Vista.While using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not be able to runother tasks on the computers.To move files and settings from your old computer:1 If you want to transfer program settings to your newcomputer, install those programs on the new computerbefore running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows EasyTransfer copies only the software’s settings, not thesoftware itself, to the new computer.2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, SystemTools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. The WindowsEasy Transfer dialog box opens.3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow theon-screen instructions to complete the transfer.ImportantIf your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, youmust manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or externalhard drive.HelpFor more information about transferring files, click Start, thenclick Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Helpbox, then press E NTER.
