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Need Technical Input Migrating from XP to 7
Hello,
I purchased a new laptop with Windows 7 (64 bits). My old laptop is running Windows XP home edition. I need technical input with the following subjects:
1. to understand how to properly convert the contents on My Documents folder from Windows XP to Windows 7. I transferred My Documents (renamed to "Dell Docs") from my old computer (Windows XP) to the new one (Windows 7). Can I use all the files and folders in Dell Docs on Windows 7 or need to run them through a conversion process first? Which conversion program? At what point can I move them into my Window 7's My Documents folder?
2. My new HP computer came with a recovery partition on the hard drive. What's the purpose of this partition and when/how do I use it?
3. HP sent me a "System Recovery DVD Windows 7" discs and also a "Application and Driver Recovery CD" with my laptop. Should I create another system repair/recovery backup on my USB external hard drive as well? I read there are advantages and disadvantages for each type of external media.
4. How do I check my bio settings (Windows 7) to find the order of devices it looks for system files during bootup? What do you recommend I set it for?
5. Which Spyware / Malware programs do you recommend I use?
Thank you,
A.