How to migrate old computer apps&data to new one?

[Pszemol]

Somebody told me that Windows XP have a tool helping
with migrating from old PC to new PC. He told me, that
if both computers see each other on the network it
should be easy to move all application installed on
old pc to the new one, including data files...
He has never done it himself, so I am turning to you:
1. Is it true? what is the tool name under Windows XP?
2. How is solved the compatibility problem, if the
old computer has Windows NT and applications were
installed in their versions for that old operating system?

[Nicholas]

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;293118

As the name implies, XP's Files and Settings Transfer Wizard can only =
transfer
"files and setting" only.....not programs. Your programs must be =
reinstalled using
the original installation media.

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in =
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;305621

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;310576


Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: OLDER PROGRAMS , and hit enter.

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;301911

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dhttp://support.microsoft=
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How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;285909=20

Error Message When You Install or Start a MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based =
Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;324767

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;314106


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Nicholas

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"Pszemol" > wrote in message: =20
...

| Somebody told me that Windows XP have a tool helping
| with migrating from old PC to new PC. He told me, that
| if both computers see each other on the network it
| should be easy to move all application installed on
| old pc to the new one, including data files...
| He has never done it himself, so I am turning to you:
| 1. Is it true? what is the tool name under Windows XP?
| 2. How is solved the compatibility problem, if the
| old computer has Windows NT and applications were
| installed in their versions for that old operating system?

[Pszemol]

Thanks - I will try it. It makes sense the programs need to
reinstalled - I did not think it was possible to move them.
My buddy must have been misinformed...

"Nicholas" > wrote in message ...
HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118

As the name implies, XP's Files and Settings Transfer Wizard can only transfer
"files and setting" only.....not programs. Your programs must be reinstalled using
the original installation media.

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576


Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: OLDER PROGRAMS , and hit enter.

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q301/9/11.ASP&NoWebContent=1

How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;285909

Error Message When You Install or Start a MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106


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Nicholas

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"Pszemol" > wrote in message:
...

| Somebody told me that Windows XP have a tool helping
| with migrating from old PC to new PC. He told me, that
| if both computers see each other on the network it
| should be easy to move all application installed on
| old pc to the new one, including data files...
| He has never done it himself, so I am turning to you:
| 1. Is it true? what is the tool name under Windows XP?
| 2. How is solved the compatibility problem, if the
| old computer has Windows NT and applications were
| installed in their versions for that old operating system?