I've been given a new computer (new to me anyhow) which runs XP. My old computer ran WIN2K. I'm looking for suggestions on the easiest way to transfer everything on the old computer to the new one. I don't mean just moving the FILES. I mean, I think, essentially transferring the Registry, and maybe EVEN the Desktop.

I know I can just switch hard drives, but I'd prefer to upgrade to XP, if possible.

Any suggestions?1) You cannot transfer the registry nor do you WANT to try.
2) You can use the file and transfer settings wizard for the rest (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx)
3) All applications will have to be reinstalled on the new system.Thanks for the quick response. I really didn't think I could transfer the Registry, but it was worth asking about.
The article was most interesting (Im sure I have a null modem cable here somewhere), and I may try that.
#3 was the one I was trying to avoid. I just upraded another computer from Win98SE to Win2K, and I had to go through that, so I'm looking for a way around it this time.

Quote from: Barefoot_Tom on June 28, 2010, 12:48:13 PM

...I just upraded another computer from Win98SE to Win2K, and I had to go through that, so I'm looking for a way around it this time...