Using Windows XP > Computer Setup and Maintenance

Set Up Your Computer

Whether you have a new computer or are upgrading your old one, learn how to set up your system with Windows XP.

Set Up a New Computer

•	Moving Files and Settings to a New PC Microsoft MVP Ed Bott explains how to use the Windows XP automated tool, the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

•	The Ultimate Warp Speed Upgrade How to upgrade a computer to Windows XP, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, and create a small network after the upgrade

The Windows XP Get Started Guide

•	Get Ready to Install Windows XP The first step in the definitive guide to installing Windows XP.

•	Quick Upgrade to Windows XP Do a quick upgrade to Windows XP.

•	New Installation with Windows XP Do a new, full installation of Windows XP.

•	Joining a Network with Windows XP Connect to a network with Windows XP.

•	Questions and Answers About Windows XP Setup Questions and answers about how to install Windows XP.

•	Logging On to Your Computer Configure Windows XP log-on settings.

•	Create Your Accounts Create accounts for each person who uses your computer.

•	Connect to the Network Configure Windows XP to connect to a network.

•	Configure Windows XP: Questions and Answers Questions and Answers about how to configure Windows XP .

•	Back Up and Recover Your Information By using Backup you can create a duplicate copy of all of the data on your hard disk and then archive it on another storage device, such as a hard disk or a tape.

•	Troubleshoot Windows XP Provides solutions to common Windows XP setup issues.

•	Make Windows XP Accessible Set up Windows XP accessibility features.

•	Get Windows XP Support Find out about Windows XP support options.

Advanced Topics

•	Cordless Desktop How to select and install cordless keyboards and mice.

•	NTFS vs. FAT: Which Is Right for You? How to choose from among the FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems for disk partitions on your Windows XP-based computer.

•	How to Convert FAT Disks to NTFS This article describes how to convert FAT disks to NTFS.

•	How to Use the Group Policy Results (GPResult.exe) Command Line Tool This article shows administrators how to use the Group Policy Results (GPResult.exe) command line tool to verify all policy settings in effect for a specific user or computer.

•	Upgrading a Store-Bought Computer How to upgrade a new computer to enhance the Windows XP experience.

•	User State Migration Tools Describes how to migrate files and settings in an enterprise environment from Windows 9x-based computers to a new installation of Windows XP Professional.

•	Multibooting with Windows XP How to multiboot with Windows XP and previous versions of Windows.

•	Expand Your Workspace with Multiple Monitors and Dualview Windows XP: How to use multiple monitors and dualview.