Tune-up: How to upgrade your system to Windows XP

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Tune-up: How to upgrade your system to Windows XP

Step 10: Restore files and settings

To transfer the files and settings you saved earlier, run Windows' "Files and settings transfer" wizard.

To transfer the files and settings you saved in Step 5, run the "Files and settings transfer" wizard by choosing Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > "Files and settings transfer wizard." Move past the first screen by clicking the Next button, then choose New Computer on the following screen. When the next screen asks for the XP CD, select the last option to indicate you've already collected your files and settings. Specify their location on the following screen.

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Step 1: Check your system

Step 2: Download new drivers

Step 3: Back up your hard drive

Step 4: Prepare your PC

Step 5: Save your files and settings

Step 6: Create a start-up disk

Step 7: Initialize Windows XP installation

Step 8: Install Windows XP

Step 9: Install drivers

Step 10: Restore files and settings

Step 11: Look for updates

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