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How to: Move your files to a new computer (Part two)

Moving from a Windows machine? We'll break down some of the ways to get your critical data to your new computer.

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Computing | by Randall Bennett | Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:53PM | 0 comments

Once the knife cuts through the packing tape and the styrofoam peanuts go flying, the realization then sets in: How do I get my old files and settings from my old machine to my new one? Fortunately for you, gleeful system purchaser, we've got some tips to make your old user new again. If you're a Mac owner looking to transition out of an old system and into a new one, we went over some of the basic steps for backing up files for Mac owners earlier in part 1 that can help you out. This guide will be focusing on Windows users looking to upgrade to a new machine, be it Mac or PC.

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