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    jayniegee Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 23, 2012, 08:10 AM
    Transfer one set of os preference settings to another new os on the same computer
    How can I transfer one set of os preferred settings to another new os on the same computer (both os are xp pro.)
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    Apr 23, 2012, 08:12 AM
    Try the settings transfer wizard.
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    Apr 23, 2012, 08:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    Try the settings transfer wizard.
    I believe that's for transferring from one computer to a new one - not the same one
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    Apr 23, 2012, 08:23 AM
    You can use it between profiles on the same machine, as long as the OS install is different.
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    Apr 23, 2012, 12:32 PM
    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.
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    Apr 23, 2012, 12:33 PM
    While that will capture most of the profile information it will miss out many of the settings..
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    Apr 24, 2012, 03:07 AM
    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.
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    Apr 24, 2012, 03:08 AM
    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 ?
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    Apr 24, 2012, 03:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    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.
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    Apr 24, 2012, 04:39 PM
    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 ?
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