new computer...transfer data

[Joe34]

Getting a new computer...How do I transfer data or files that I have on my old computer( stuff I want to save) to the new one?  And, how do make sure that data on old computer is deleted before I dispose of it?  Thanks, Joe

[GlitchPC]

Joe...

What's the operating system of the old computer and what's the operating system of the new computer?

[Joe34]

old system is Windows XP... new is Vista SP1 Home Premium

[GlitchPC]

Use the File Transfer Wizard to transfer data to your new machine...

You'll need a null modem serial cable to do this transfer.

When you've finished the transfer and have all of the data over to the new machine, you can low-level format the new drive to wipe it clean of any data, including the operating system.

[GlitchPC]

Sorry...the above information is for Windows XP.

Here's more detailed information:  Windows Easy Transfer

[Joe34]

Glitch,  Tanks for the info Joe

[GlitchPC]

You're welcome...