| Re: Using XP Home backup utility, but restore on Vista Home Premiu
"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
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> "Shotgun" <Shotgun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1D9785E3-87D3-4960-9CB6-F2BD30F7FD9F@microsoft.com...
> > Recently got a new computer with Vista. I think I've transferred all the
> > files I want from the old computer to the new one, but just to be safe,
> > I'd
> > like to save a copy of the data on the old computer in case I missed
> > something important. If I back up using XP backup, will I be able to
> > restore
> > using anything that comes with Vista?
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> I don't know but if it was my own important data then I would
> not rely on the advice given by a stranger. I would test it for
> myself - it won't take more than a few minutes!
>
> TO PEGASUS: Oh, ye of little faith in strangers! I always figured a stranger is just a friend I haven't met yet.....I do hedge that a bit in real life by having a Concealed Handgun License <grin>. Thanks for the reply. That was sage advice and is logical so I'll try it. I really think I have transferred it all, but just can't bring myself to "pull the trigger" by formating the harddrive on the old one in preparation to selling it. While I have the ear of a soothsayer (you), am I correct that once formatted, the old drive will unreadable as far as my information is concerned and it will be safe to sell? In your role as MVP have you considered changing your name from Pegasus to Prometheus, as you are a big help. <g>. Thanks.
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