It seems I may have gotten some wrong information. After reading the
article you sent me to, it appears I was under a missimpression. I thought
both old and new computer had to be up and running at the same time, and a
cable run between them. Having only one monitor and little working space, I
found this setup to be prohibitive. However, it seems I can run the old
one, collect the important data on disk, run the new one, and then transfer
the disks contents. Am I correct about this? If so, how different is this
than just saving the files on disk by choosing the ones I've been told carry
the setting/[reference settings, and transferring to the appropriate place
on the computer?
Would identifying the outlook files by XP transfer be different than simply
doing it through Windows Explorer?
What is a GUID? If I have the same ISP, mail servers, and newsgroups, what
changes when I go to new computer? I'm a bit confused.
Thanks for your help. Steven
"Jim Pickering" wrote in message
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The built in FAST wizard in XP works quite well, but you say you've ruled
it out. Have you ever read this article about how to use it:
293118 - HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=293118
If you don't want to use the wizard, then you'll have to use the method
outlined he
http://www.insideoe.com/backup/index.htm
But be aware, you will not be using the same "identities" as such since
you will have all new GUIDs. To retain the GUIDs and thereby the
identities, you would have to "clone" your setups as outlined he
http://www.insideoe.com/backup/bu_full.htm
--
Jim Pickering, MVP, Outlook Express
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/pr...8-1171988A62D6
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Thanks.
"sdavies6" wrote in message
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I am getting a new computer. What OE files do I need to transfer to my
new computer in order to keep the same identities, servers, emails -
sent/received -, address books, newsgroups subscribed to, etc? Where do
I find the files? What is the exact procedure?
I will not be using the XP File Transfer program. Rather, I'll copy the
important files to disk and reestablish them in the rpoper plces.
Thanks for your help.
Steven