How would I go about connecting two separate desktop PC and then transferring the data from one to the other. Both have windows XP on them. If someone can tell me where to find the info, it would be deeply appreciated.Can they be connected with a serial cable, CAT5, USB or other cable without setting up a whole network?
View 7 RepliesI've never done this before and I need some help.
1.I want to transfer data from my old Compaq to my new HP, is this called mitigation? O/S's - Windows XP Home Edition - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
2. The connection will be by USB 2.0, cable.
3. Is there a way to select some programs and not others or is everything transferred?
4. I know certain information has to be written to the registry, like when a new program is installed, how do I transfer those settings from the old to the new?
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