Cpu to cpu data transfer

[kelley]

Would like to know the best way to transfer data and programs from old xp cpu to new Windows 7 cpu.

Thanks, Kelley

 

[blackhawk1928]

CPU's don't store programs...If you mean your hard drive then simple. Take your XP hard drive and connect it to your windows 7 computer/motherboard and transfer the data over.

 

[kelley]

Thank you. I am a lady and don't know much about the process. What would be the procedure to accomplish this. Want to buy a new tower, but have a lot of stuff on 7 year old tower! Thanks again!!

 

[popatim]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer

Easy Transfer is your answer I think.

 

[kelley]

That's good checked it out. How about programs?

 

[geofelt]

Programs will have to be reinstalled.

You might want to download and run the windows-7 upgrade advisor.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1B544E90-7659-4BD9-9E51-2497C146AF15&displaylang=en

Pay attention to any software incompatibilities.

 

[popatim]

good call Geof!