New pc, copy hard drive

[ned1]

Hi all,
I am replacing my pc shortly and would like to transfer all my software and settings from my old "C" drive onto my new pc but not xp (I am getting a new xp so as to get a voucher upgrade to the new Vista or maybe it will be a better idea to run the xp from my old pc and buy Vista as it comes out!!)
Can this be done and if so what software do I need.
 :-?
Thanks
Ned

[GX1_Man]

The software will need to be reloaded from the original CD's for a correct installation. Windows should be installed when you get the new machine, whatever it is. Just copying that over onto new hardware seldom works. Data files are easily burned to a CD/DVD for movement. Special instruction are availabel for easy transfer of e-mail, IE settings, addressbook, etc.

[Jeronimo_Mc_Kinsley]

Here are a few ways to copy ur data and preserve settings...

Well the first part is partially preserving a windows configuration with nLite. With that u can make ur own personalized Windows Installation CD, but it's got it's limits.

After that u can copy data and settings. The problem here is I've only found software that u need 2 pay 4, that can do this
My 2 favourites are Genie Backup Manager and Acronis True Image. They both can copy settings and data onto a medium of ur desire.

But if u've got two computers with a windows installation on it u can use Windows own functin to copy ur stuff. Start-->All Programs-->Accesories-->System Programs-->Assistant to copy files and settings.

Hope this helps

[ned1]

if u've got two computers with a windows installation on it u can use Windows own function to copy ur stuff. Start-->All Programs-->Accesories-->System Programs-->Assistant to copy files and settings.
Hope this helps

Are you saying that if both are running XP that if I follow the above instructions I can transfer and install
all my broadband, email (pop3) etc setting and then just reinstall all my programs onto the pc.
Thanks
Ned