In the previous installments of this article, I outlined how you can upgrade an existing computer to Vista. However, what happens if your upgrade includes purchasing a new computer?

Vista makes it very simple to move from an old computer to a new one. Many people are often reluctant to get a new computer because they do not want to lose their existing files and settings. You can use the Windows Easy Transfer utility to move settings from one computer to another. It eliminates the need for you to reconfigure your personal settings on a new computer. Windows Easy Transfer can transfer components such as:

• User Accounts
• Files and folders
• Email messages, settings, and contacts
• Photos, music, and videos
• Windows settings
• Program data files and settings
• Internet settings

If you want to transfer your settings between your current computer and the new one, you need to connect two computers. The easiest way is to do this is using a special USB cable designed to work with Windows Easy Transfer. You also need to install the application that came with the cable or download the Windows Easy Transfer program from Microsoft (Windows Easy Transfer).

You need to install the program on your current PC. After that, the rest of the process is straightforward. Connect your current computer to your new computer using the Windows Easy Transfer USB cable. The Windows Easy Transfer program will start and walk you through the process of transferring your files and settings to your new computer.

[tags]Vista, Windows upgrade, Microsoft[/tags]