Hi Guys
I have just ordered an upgraded PC Tower to replace my generally reliable but ageing Dell Dimension 8200 unit running on Windows XP.
The spec of the new machine is:-
AMD Phenom Quad Core 9500+
2GB RAM DDR2
500GB SATA II Hard Drive
Sony 18X DVD+/- RW Dual Layer drive
Nvidia 8500GT 512MB DDR2 graphics card
Network socket and USB x 6
Motherboard is ASUS SKT-AM2 M2
I have purchased an OEM copy of Windows Vista with the intention of doing a clean install. Also my ISP is AOL and accordingly they have advised that I need to upgrade to a modem/router to allow AOL to operate on Vista. Consequently I have purchased a Netgear DG834 modem/router to facilitate this transfer.
I am a bit inexperienced in these matters and would ask for any advice on likely problem areas with the clean install of Vista or the setting up of the modem/router to access my ISP. I need to ensure that my internet access is not compromised so that I can then download all the software I need to replace the stuff left on the old PC.
Any tips on easy migration of data etc from my old XP-based system to the new PC would be appreciated. I do have a 320GB External Hard Drive that I currently use for back-ups.
Many thanks
