With the Vista operating being sold everywhere it’s hard to find a PC without it. Many people are finding a need to transfer their XP files and user profiles over to their Vista operating system. The good news here is it’s not really hard to do. If you are not technically inclined there is software you can purchase but if you’re a do it your selfer just follow these instructions.



The free way is using the Windows Easy Transfer software. You have the option of transferring all user accounts, files, and settings to the new computer or transfer your user account, files, and settings only. You can also use an advanced option to transfer specific folders.

1.“All user accounts, files and setting" This will transfer over all users, files and settings. If you are on a domain you must set that up first. If you do not know what a domain is then you most likely are not on one.

2.“My user account, files and setting only". This option will just transfer over your user account info, files and settings not other users.

3.“Advanced options". This is the option you want for more advanced features such as only transferring a select number of user's accounts, files and setting. You will also be able to select the folders you want to transfer over as well as program settings. Be sure and install the programs you want first on the new computer before running the transfer on the new computer. If you do not then the programs setting will not transfer over.

You can use this method over the network, via a transfer cable or even external media like cd’s or a hard drive.