[jayniegee]

How can I transfer one set of os preferred settings to another new os on the same computer (both os are xp pro.)

[Curlyben]

Try the settings transfer wizard.

[jayniegee]

Try the settings transfer wizard.

I believe that's for transferring from one computer to a new one - not the same one

[Curlyben]

You can use it between profiles on the same machine, as long as the OS install is different.

[cmeeks]

Show hidden folders in your user and copy the contents of everything out Then create a user named the same on the new install and Copy the saved files over. This works best when imaging from a base software image instead of installing from disk.

[Curlyben]

While that will capture most of the profile information it will miss out many of the settings..

[jayniegee]

Thanks - have sorted 'desktop / fav's etc' - but on my new install I have no programs showing in the control panel (add/remove showing only xp updates) - however if I reboot using old os they are all there - so how can I get them transferred or are they OK to stay where they are - because I did want to remove the old os.

[Curlyben]

Installed programs are a different matter entirely.
You'll need to freshly install them under the "new" OS..

I must ask why are you running two copies of the same OS on one machine ?

[jayniegee]

Installed programs are a different matter entirely.
You'll need to freshly install them under the "new" OS..

I must ask why are you running two copies of the same OS on one machine ?

Long story - tried to install new memory and everything went to pot - comp would not restart so someone suggested restarting with windows disc in - it worked but now I've ended up with 2 os (oops) - which is good as its cleared all stuff I no longer wanted but some of my programmes I still use and no longer have install discs for ie:photocopier/printer photo programmes and the like.

[cdad]

When you booted with the disk did you get the chance to use the "repair" option or did you just go for the install option ?