windows xp question

[zenheretic]

I just got a new computer. How do I transfer my 100's of bookmarks etc from my old computer to my new computer, before I give my old computer the "Office Space copier" treatment.

[Axlis]

Hello Zen!

I have no answer for you as I am in the same situation. Just bought a new one and need to transfer A LOT of stuff over. My brother in law is supposed to help us figure it out, we bought some sort of cable(ethernet I think?) to do the data transfer. I am not the most computer saavy person here, so I am looking forward to what others have to say.

P.S. As far as bookmarks go, will they not transfer with your ISP? I have AOL which saved all my bookmarks.

[pjrocco]

Hey Zen,

Go to My Computer -> C: Local Drive -> Documents and Settings -> Your Username -> Favorites

Then just copy that folder and move it over to your new PC. That will bring all your bookmarks over.

Hope this helps.

[cgjones]

It depends on what browser you are using. If you are using Internet Exploder, the above way is the way to go. If you are using Firefox, go to Bookmarks >> Manage Bookmarks... Then go to File >> Export... Save them somewhere like My Documents and then move 'em on over. Once they are on the new computer, follow the previous instructions, but substitute Import... for Export... I won't go into any other browsers now, but I hope this helps. If you are interested in copying all of your settings over, check out the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. And if you decide to go this route, if you are switching from a 32-bit copy of Windows to 64-bit copy, there is a patch you will need to install from Microsoft, unless it's already installed.

[Tank]

Just What Rock Said, I did that when I went to my new job. just copied them onto a memory stick and pasted them to my new comp.

[zenheretic]

Hey Zen,

Go to My Computer -> C: Local Drive -> Documents and Settings -> Your Username -> Favorites

Then just copy that folder and move it over to your new PC. That will bring all your bookmarks over.

Hope this helps.

cool Rock, I figured it was simple but you know it is hard to use the XP search function if you don't know what words to enter so I thought asking here would be simpler. I'll have to try when I get home. Thanks Bro!


Axlis: AOL? (where is the vomit icon?) No offense bro, I just don't care for programs that totally overtake my computer and overcharge me for it.