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Old 05-18-2008, 03:00 PM
Bruce Chambers
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Re: easy way to transfer applications from XP machine to Vista machine

Bruce Chambers wrote:[color=blue]
> eganders wrote:[color=green]
>> I have an XP system with a lot of applications. I ordered a new
>> laptop that will come with Vista. I would like to be able to transfer
>> all my applications as seamlessly as possible to the new system. What
>> is the best way to accomplish this?
>>[/color]
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> Not only the best way, but it's also the only way: Insert each
> application's installation disk, and install.
>
>[/color]


Disregard. I was thinking of a WinXP to WinXP transfer. As Rick said,
Vista's Transfer utility should help.


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Old 05-18-2008, 03:00 PM