Thanks to all who replied.

The file and transfer wizard loots promising. Will have to look into the
cable costs, etc.
I am using Outlook Express and these settings I have been dreading losing.

Since my husband's computer has XP and OE already on it, in order to have my
settings
do you think I should wipe his computer clean before trying to put mine on
or use his
XP & OE & try & get my email folders on it?
Thanks again, Patti


"Tim Meddick" wrote in message
...
I would have thought that the Win XP in-built "Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard" would have been a useful tool for you to use.

You should be able to find it your Start Menu under :

"All Programs" "Accessories" "System Tools" "Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard"

...or else type : "migwiz.exe" into the "Run" box on the Start Menu.

This will transfer all your preferred Windows settings to the new PC.

If you are using Outlook Express the settings will be transferred
automatically - but in the "wizard", you will also need to manually add
the file-type [.dbx] for the email "folders" that appear within Outlook
Express to be also moved over to the new PC.

In addition to this, for folders and files that are stored on the 1Tb
external drive - all you really need to do is unplug it from the old PC,
move it to the new PC and plug it in again!

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Patti Barden" wrote in message
...
I am running XP SP3 on an OLD computer. My husband is giving me his fairly
new one, he
also uses XP.
I have a 1T external hard disk.

I am looking for advice on how to transfer my emails, os setup, data,
etc. to the new computer.
I have Acronis and Easeus programs if that would help.

Don't know where to begin - need simple instructions if possible.
Thank you, Patti