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Moving software to a new computer
Name: albundy Date: April 1, 2003 at 09:49:54 Pacific OS: XP Home CPU/Ram: AthlonXP/1G
Comment:
How can I save all of my preferences such as autocorrect, dictionary, etc. for use when I reinstall MS Office in a new computer? Thank you.
Name: ChrisHum Date: April 1, 2003 at 09:58:01 Pacific
Reply:
You might try using the built-in Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, that comes with Windows XP. Under Start/Accessories/System Tools. Read about it in the Help & Support files. You could use something like Norton Ghost to copy files to a new hard drive also.
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