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Advice on transfering files, etc from a Win XP to Win 7 Pro
Learning to use my new Win 7 Pro with an i7 Intel processor. My old XP SP3 pc is dying and want to transfer files, settings, photos, documents, etc.
My pc is a Dell which comes loaded with Dell's Easy Transfer app. Windows 7 also has a transfer app.
Dell sells a transfer cable for $30 and Walmart sells a Belkin Win 7 transfer cable for $17 ( not sure how it compares with the Dell cable) or if it will function satisfactorily.
Also not sure if it is possible to transfer files, settings, email files, settings etc created with a 34 bit pc to a 64 bit machine.
Another possible issue is a statement I read with the Windows Easy Transfer -it mentions a need for the Win operating system CD. Unsure what that means - I never received the Win XP CD with my pc purchase.
Would like to hear from any members that have been through the process and learn from their experiences. And any suggestions or advice would be appreciated,
Frank