Transferring data from XP to Windows 7 What product is recommended to transfer files including outlook express messages to a new computer?
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Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FGA2E1-RK (Silver) I used this to back up my files from XP2000 and use these same files on my Laptop with Windows 7. I am not sure of copying everything directly to windows 7 for I find many programs are incompatible. Microsoft gives you the option of updating files. Files from Outlook and Outlook express are saved on a special place in your computer. Ask an expert. I checked with a Staples expert and he was able to give me all the answers I needed.
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I have a windows easy transfer cable. They sell one that works with XP SP3 to any version of Vista or Windows 7. They also sell one that transfers files from any version of Vista to Windows 7.
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I wouldn't count on getting "expert" advice for this from a "Staples expert". You'll need to install an email client in Windows 7 since it does not come with one, unlike previous versions of Windows which came with Outlook Express or, in the case of Windows Vista, Windows Mail. For Windows 7, I suggest downloading and installing Windows Live Mail. Then, follow the procedure at http://www.pcdon.com/080113OutlookExpress-WindowsLiveMail.html to import your OE messages into Windows Live Mail.
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try sam`s club look for targus high speed file share cable works for me i think the price was around 26.00 hope this helps you
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you have to use the standalone version. You cannot scan directly to Outlook, from within outlook as you could with Windows XP 32 bit version. The cd that comes with the scanner has both versions on it.
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I have the home version of Windows 7 on my laptop. I've been successful syncing my Tungsten E2 on it. My 3rd party program Documents To Go, also works, but MS Outlook 2010 doesn't sync the e-mail messages. (That isn't because of Windows 7.)
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Actually Yes. First install Windows Easy Transfer for XP and export all your settings to and external drive or network share. After Windows 7 installation run Easy Transfer (already in Win7) and restore your settings. This will transfer all your internet settings, favorites, docs, music, pics, etc., but not any of your old programs. Be sure to have copies of programs that you want to re-install after the of Windows 7.
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Not sure how to answer that, exactly. Word and Excel work fine with my new Dell desktop windows 7. Except for Outlook, which is horrible piece of garbage I removed and installed from a copy of Office 2007.
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My system came with Windows XP, but I had it upgraded to Windows 7 which will also require Microsoft Outlook. Hope this helps, I purchased it in 2012, don't remember some things, but have not had any problems with the system.
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Sorry Randy, only used it across XP to Win7. It should work as its a data transfer tool. Good Luck!
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Windows 7 is installed in the laptop. However, you will need to buy Outlook for Word, Xcel, and email. Overall a nice laptop.
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I thought I only had to connect the two computers Windows 7 to Windows 7 and start transfer and that it would transfer the programs and the files therefor. Do you mean to say that I have to install every program I have then transfer the files? There are dozens.
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Yes it will. I used it to transfer info from three office computers running XPS Pro 32 bit sp 3 to three brand new dell optiplex computers with windows 7 pro 64 bit. You will need a second monitor, however, because you will be following instructions for each computer separately on the screen. Very easy transfer process. Make a backup on a flash drive first for safety. I did but did not need it as everything transferred properly. Software is in the cable device and will install on xp computer automatically. Software is already embedded in Windows 7 so no installation of software required there.
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I used it to transfer files from Windows XP to 7 Home Premium, worked great.
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IF I had to this, I would transfer the info from the external drive to the old computer and then use Laplink to move the data to the new computer. You can drag & drop files from the drive with explorer. However you cannot transfer programs. Good luck
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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others. However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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Yeah shouldn't be an issue, as long as it's not a program file. Any basic file will transfer from Tiger to XP without a problem.
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Not sure if it will run on XP. If you use MS Outlook or Outlook Express to manage your email, OFFICE 2013 does not handle "Pop" email accounts. I installed "Thunderbird" as an email client on Windows 8. I also found the Word 2013 moved a lot of features around but did not find any useful (to me) improvements in Word 2013 over 2010 and if you are replacing Word 2003, all your drop-down menus are gone.
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When you open Windows Easy Transfer on your new PC you can choose 'External Hard Disk' at the first prompt (this is Microsoft speak for portable hard drive). Plug in your empty portable drive to a usb port when prompted and wait for the easy transfer program to be copied to this drive. Then you have to plug the drive into your old PC and transfer the files, and then plug it back in the new PC to complete the process. Note, the cable is not involved here.
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Yes, it can transfer between any versions of Windows from XP through 8.1 (XP, Vista, 7, 8, & 8.1).