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canetoad

(18,323 posts)
2. I'd be getting them both online
Fri Dec 29, 2023, 06:03 PM
Dec 2023

And networking them - copying all the old stuff to the new computer.

If you haven't already done so, now, before you have too much stuff on it, is a good time to partition your C drive into two drives. C: for Windows and programs, D: or whatever for your own personal stuff. This makes is easy for future migrations. You can do this via Computer Management/Disk Management.

I'd also be installing a copy handler - Tera Copy to monitor and check that copying the files is not fouling up. It's invaluable.

IMO, you are best to start afresh with your Windows, registry, programs etc. Old wine into new skins and all that. (I think that should be new wine into old skins....)

Use the networking wizard, it's not hard. Just make sure that first you Share all the folders on your old machine that you need to copy. You could copy over your Firefox user profile or export bookmarks as a json file. There is also a neat little tool called MozBackup which makes it pretty easy. Make sure you "Show Hidden Objects" in Explorer - you need this to see where your Mozilla profile is stored.

PM me if you need any help.
Edit to add Mozbackup link: https://mozbackup.en.lo4d.com/windows

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bookmarks are stored in your browser CurtEastPoint Dec 2023 #1
Only if you have set up your browsers to synch these things. erronis Dec 2023 #4
I'd be getting them both online canetoad Dec 2023 #2
Here is a video of using your old hard drive and putting it in your new computer and keep everything. Eko Dec 2023 #3
Good thought canetoad Dec 2023 #5
depends on what the old hard drive is. Eko Dec 2023 #6
If the os is buggy you can try a windows repair. Eko Dec 2023 #7
There is a lot LPBBEAR Dec 2023 #8
Thanks, I'll follow your advice. KS Toronado Dec 2023 #9
Got the new one , only had 4 meg of ram KS Toronado Jan 2024 #10
Yes LPBBEAR Jan 2024 #11
I figured after I transferred everything KS Toronado Jan 2024 #12
It should LPBBEAR Jan 2024 #13
followup LPBBEAR Jan 2024 #14
Finally I have time today 1/26 KS Toronado Jan 2024 #16
Talking from the new one KS Toronado Jan 2024 #17
Downloaded both of them, and they refuse to install KS Toronado Jan 2024 #18
Sorry for late reply LPBBEAR Jan 2024 #19
That's a good idea KS Toronado Jan 2024 #20
Upgrading Ram LPBBEAR Jan 2024 #21
How to get everything off old and put onto new. Marion Morrison Jan 2024 #15
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