Amy in Orlando Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 We received a new computer as a gift. Everytime I've switched to a new computer in the past, it's been a nightmare. Is there an easy/foolproof way to move information from one hard drive to another? I hate to lose my email addresses, links and everything else.:confused::confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Do you have a backup? I have an external hard drive that I have my backup on. I just had to install a new hard drive on my computer and I was able to restore all of my data. I did have to re-install all of the computer programs. I think you can probably save your email settings...check the import/export functions. Another option you may have someone help you with...you may be able to use your old hard drive as a slave hard drive and/or transfer your stuff that way. (I think my computer guy did this the last time I got a new computer...about three years ago!) You may "google" it and see what you can find. I was able to find out how to install a hard drive that way! I really am not a techno-geek, I just do what I have to do! I also responded so you wouldn't feel neglected...:) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks Amy - I feel loved again AND you've helped me see that my two main ideas make sense. Off to google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Intellimover software, by Detto It comes with USB and ethernet cables that you use to hook your computers together. After installing your programs on your new computer, you simply install the Intellimover software on your old computer, then on the new computer. You hook the computers together, and you'll have full access to all your old files from both computers. The two systems are shown on a split screen, and you click and drag each file from your old computer to the new one. The files are copied (not moved), so you can still access them on the old system. FWIW, I used Intellimover to go from my very old Gateway 2000 (purchased in 1997), to my Dell (purchased in 2005). I followed the instructions to the letter (make sure you turn off your firewalls, for instance), and it worked great. I've read some bad reviews, but I don't know why it didn't work for them. I just googled "Intellimover", and you can get it from http://www.detto.com for $24.95. Or, it's available at Amazon.com for a little more (but, free shipping if you have Prime). I notice they have another product with the same, but produced by someone other than Detto. The software I used successfully is the Detto brand. HTH, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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