I have used File and Settings Transfer Wizard when replacing PCs within 
our building.  Since both machines are on the same network, I just used a 
network drive accessible from both.  You can also use any removable media 
or drive.

I would think that a virus could be transferred as well.  Best to make 
sure the PC is clean first.
 



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I need to transfer information from one computer to another.  I understand 
that I need a Null Model Cable or Serial File Transfer Cable in order to 
then use the File and Transfer Wizard in XP.
> 
> I've looked on the internet and there are so many I wondered if anyone 
could give me some advice.  Ideally I would like to be able to do this 
from any computer (i.e. with either with 9pin or 25pin socket).  Is it 
possible to get a 9pin to 9pin with perhaps an adapter for the old 25 
type). 
> 
> Do you have any advice on speed and ease of use? 
> 
> One other query is that the friend I hope to do this for has a virus on 
one computer that would need registry editing in order to fix.  What are 
the chances of transferring the virus to the new computer, if I transfer 
all his Word and Excel documents over to the new system?  I don't know 
what the virus is, because when I try to do a scan, the old computer 
crashes.
> 
> Hope you can help!
> 
> 
> Christine Wakeham
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