Windows transfer settings from an ME install to a 2000 install??

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  1. Mister_Tad

    Mister_Tad Will work for nuts Super Moderator

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    yeah i read all of those, they dont help me
    i have installed a fresh windows 2000 on new drive

    is there any way to transfer everything over from a windows me setup to a windows 2000 setup on a diff drive, ideally i want it the exact same as before with programs and everything but the odd thing here and there would be helpful too
     
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    ceez What's a Dremel?

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    well i guess it depends how bad this person wants all his applications on a new pc, is he willing to spend 50 bucks on additional software, which is not always 100% perfect.

    For example you have these 2 options (to purchase)

    IntelliMover
    and
    PC Upgrade Commander
    even on
    e-bay

    i dont think there's any other way around it but to start from scratch....winzip.com anyone?!?! :)

    good luck!
     
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    nah, i wouldnt buy anything
    the person was originally expecting a completely new pc, which she assumed would mean she had to re install things

    i was just wondering if there was a files and settings transfer wizard for 2000 like in xp

    i have told her that it is good to start over once and a while anyway
    most of my customers know nothing about computers, so they end up making a mess on them and then i clean it up for them :D

    edit: wecome to the forums by the way :thumb:
    wherabouts in florida you from, im in florida for about 3 month of the year usually, love the weather
     
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    ceez What's a Dremel?

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    that's how we make the $$$ :)

    the best way is to have them reinstall everything again. You could save their favorites, emails and email addresses (if using outlook) but the rest is history

    i should look into that xfer wizard in xp. Does it only xfer data or applications. I thought i heard only data.

    thkz for the welcome, I am miami, fl. Unlike you, I hate the weather! you're in Chicago? Rather be there, only for the summer time...winter is prob tooo cold for us hot heads down here! :)
     
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    i have no idea what the wizard does in xp but i know that is what its called. so i assume it transfers something or another

    i live everywhere

    7.5 months/year in nottingham uk
    3.5 months/year punta gorda florida
    1 month/year in chicago il


    i get around a bit:naughty:
     
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    ceez What's a Dremel?

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    that is sweet stuff, fun job being in different places.

    i just tried a little xfer wizard test, it picked up realplayer, winzip, and acrobat. it recommended to reinstall those applications in the new pc for the progs to work properly. It gives you a list of progs, I didnt see the other 20+ junk of apps that i have installed. that intellimover might be a handy software to have for any picky customer, but either way, new start is better, dont want to xfer any funky registry setting.
     
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    yeah, im just installing the necessities on a fresh install now, oh joy, how fun

    it isnt the job that takes me around, i go to uni in nottingham, know loads of people in chicago (having grown up there) and my parents are in florida (the perfect reason to visit)

    i just manage to land a load of freelance work from doing a few things for a few people, and then those people telling a few people and then etc etc you get the idea, so it has worked out quite well so far. i think its because i build computers in puuuurdy cases, so all of their friends and colleagues want one too :D
     
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    ceez What's a Dremel?

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    i hope it's not too late but check my posting about the drivers on the cd. the first link i provided gives batch and command line parameters to install most of the basics, dx9, wmnp, blah,blah,blah. You could give it a try, if you have time of course. I am itching to try it out!

    what cases do you use to build, all fancy with lights and water cooling. freelance? building PC's....that's some good freelance work!
     
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    normally antec cases, because they are reasonable cheap and come with a decent power supply and are just not your normal beige box, every so often ill get one that wants a window

    wouldnt dare do watercooling for people that dont even know the difference between a hard drive and a motherboard
     
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