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Transfer of files from xp to windows 7 with a twist

Nov 16, 2009 11:48PM PST

I know how to tranfer the files, but this is my small problem.
Old computer runs XP sp3 and new computer has windows vista with a free upgrade to windows 7 from the manufacturer.
Being a complete dweeb, I'm not sure what to do first.
Do I install Windows 7 on the new computer and then transfer whatever programs I can, or leave the new comp as it is with Vista, transfer from XP to Vista and then upgrade to Windows 7- I'm not sure if I'll have problems with installing some of my old programs from XP to 7. I thought possibly it would be easier to go from xp to vista and then 7. Thanks for any help you can offer.

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If it were me
Nov 17, 2009 1:01AM PST

If it were me, I'd do the OS upgrade first. That way, if something goes wrong, you haven't also wasted the time of transferring the old apps/data.

But from a purely technical standpoint, there's no difference between the two. It's kind of like if you live in the middle of a perfectly square city block, and you want to walk around the block, whether you turn left or right really makes no difference.

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Thankyou
Nov 17, 2009 1:09AM PST

I'll proceed with the upgrade as per your advice, load the programs and start the transfers. Buying new computer is too much work - lol

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Install then transfer
Nov 17, 2009 5:09AM PST
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Thankyou again
Nov 17, 2009 8:37PM PST

Both of you have made this transfer hopefully a little easier. Thanks so much for you input... I'll let you know how it all worked out. Your information is great, and I'll follow the directions of the links you posted. I appreciate your knowledge and sharing it.