Transferring data from XP to Windows 7: What product is recommended to transfer files including outlook express messages to a new computer?
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I wouldn't count on getting "expert" advice for this from a "Staples expert". You'll need to install an email client in Windows 7 since it does not come with one, unlike previous versions of Windows which came with Outlook Express or, in the case of Windows Vista, Windows Mail. For Windows 7, I suggest downloading and installing Windows Live Mail. Then, follow the procedure at http://www.pcdon.com/080113OutlookExpress-WindowsLiveMail.html to import your OE messages into Windows Live Mail.
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Yes. My son's desktop is Windows 7 and his new laptop is Windows 7 as well. He had no problem transferring data except he had to take sure neither system went into hibernation because on the first try it did and he had to start the transfer over.
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You can but the only thing that will be preserved would be your personal files such as documents, music, pictures, and videos. You will have to reinstall all of your programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe photoshop, etc. So you can upgrade to Windows 8 from XP but the only thing you can keep will be personal files.
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Sort of. Windows 7 Upgrades are designed for Windows Vista, keeping your files and programs in place. If you have XP, you will not be able to perform that same type of upgrade directly. Instead, you can do what is called a "Clean Install" which will move your files to a Windows.old folder, but you will need to install all of your programs again. I'd also like to point out that you cannot use this Anytime Upgrade to go from XP to Win7. This product is strictly to upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium; if you do not currently have Windows 7 Starter installed, then this product will be of no use. Try searching for "Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade" as that includes the DVDs so you can do the Clean Install.
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I have not used my cable, but information on the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 7 package clearly states that "The Belkin Easy Transfer Cable is the quickest way to migrate files, music, photos, user accounts - and more - from your Windows XP or Windows Vista PC to your new Windows 7 PC".
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It works with windows 7. I've never tried it with XP and don't use XP any more.
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My system came with Windows XP, but I had it upgraded to Windows 7 which will also require Microsoft Outlook. Hope this helps, I purchased it in 2012, don't remember some things, but have not had any problems with the system.
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Yeah shouldn't be an issue, as long as it's not a program file. Any basic file will transfer from Tiger to XP without a problem.
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I went from windows xp to windows 7 but I believe there is a product that let's you trsnsf r from windows 7. Just make sure you read the description
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The Easy Transfer Cable with model number F5U258 supports file transfer between Windows XP to Windows Vista. http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=5035 If you want a transfer cable for Windows 7, check out the Belkin F5U279 or F5U258. Here's an article to help: http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=5220
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I need to know if any version of Windows 7 runs with Outlook Express. Thanks.
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No you cannot transfer installed programs, only files. And you may want to set up a transfer folder with only the files you want and know to be safe, otherwise all files will be transferred, and if your old pc has a virus or any sort of corrupted files they will be transferred to your new pc. But the transfer cable is awesome I was extremely happy with it.
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MS Easy Transfer will move all data and docs from one computer to the other and can move items from XP to Win 7. It is pre-installed on Win 7 and a free download for XP. If all you want is to move the Quickbooks files, backup to a thumb drive (or any portable drive) on the old machine and then do a restore from that thumb drive on the new one.
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I'm sorry to report most of them are rebuilt therefore instead of XP Pro, they have Windows 7. I can highly recommend a word processor that is on the same standard of Word and can export import (almost seamlessly from word). They are "Libre Office and Apache Open Office". Libre Office loads quicker and has quicker response time w/o the hang up that plagues office 2007. the best qualification is they're free and no nagware. My personal choice is Private Firewall, take out windows defender from start up and go with AVAST or AVG. they are on par with paid version. I would buy a rebuilt or reconditioned as the original production run is plague with problems that a rebuilt system has rectified. BY A COOLING PAD FOR IT. Part of the problem is overheat. It is older, very reliable as a reconditioned/rebuilt, rugged, fast. It is duel core. Again Cooling pad and the 2 word processors I mentioned are free. they are so good you can desk top publish with them. The adequate word processing is usually word pad, Jarte, Q Jot, etc. Buy it if it's under 200.00 Go with 4 stars or better.
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No. You should re-install your programs by downloading .exe installers or using CD installers. This cable is meant to transfer documents, not applications. Also, be careful. It would not let me browse and select files to transfer. It located the MY DOCUMENTS directory and started to transfer everything there. I ended up cancelling it, then transferring selected files onto a thumb drive or an external hard drive, then plugging those into the new computer to transfer. Yes, it will transfer from W.7 to W.7. The necessary software is already in the OS, you do not need to install the software that comes with the cable. You just search programs and files, type Windows Easy Transfer, it finds the software. Do this on both computers and then it prompts you to connect the cable. There is an excellent instruction booklet with the cable that spells out all the steps.
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Windows 7 is fine, tested and proven. I don't think XP will be a problem since it runs in 7.
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Hello, Yes- this is the software you want. This isn't an upgrade, but the full 32-bit version. This software will place a folder on your hard drive called 'Old Software' and place all your XP Apps and data there- for you to add once the installation is finished. Secondly, 1 GB of ram is adequate- but if you can add more ram, Windows 7 won't have to swap hard drive space for memory. This software is best on Windows machines with Core 2 Duo machines or AMD A4 machines that are capable of 4gb of ram.