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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Transferring Information to a New
Computer
To transfer information to a new computer:
Windows Vista
NOTE: The following steps are applicable
for the Windows default view, so they may
not apply if you set your Dell
™
computer to
the Windows Classic view.
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→
Transfer files and settings.
If the User Account Control window appears,
click Continue.
Follow the instructions on the 2. Windows Easy
Transfer wizard.
Windows 7
Click 1. Start → Control Panel.
In the search box, type 2. Transfer and then
click Transfer files from another computer.
Follow the instructions in the 3. Windows Easy
Transfer wizard.
Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back up
files and folders on your computer.
To back up your data:
Windows Vista
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore
Center→ Back up files.
If the User Account Control window appears,
click Continue.
NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista
provide an option to back up your computer.
Follow the instructions on the 2. Back Up Files
wizard.
Windows 7
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Security→ Back Up and Restore.
Click Set up backup2. ....
Follow the instructions on the 3. Configure
Backup wizard.
