You can't transfer programs, but any thumb drive or external HD will handle the data. You'll need to install the apps fresh on the new machine. They may or may not work with Vista.
> -----Original Message----- > ok, i'm sold. now, what are my choices to transfer programs and data > from a compaq with xp to an acer with vista. > > is there a way to transfer them without reloading them(registry > problems), or do i just copy eveything onto an external, then load what > i want onto the new machine? i have acronis, but do not see an > advantage to using it. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************