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Transfer tool to reinstall the files and settings to
the new operating system. You can also use this
tool to transfer user accounts, files, and settings
from an old computer to a new computer.
Some of the types of files you can transfer
are documents, music, pictures, e-mail settings,
contacts, messages, program settings, user
accounts, desktop backgrounds, network
connections, screen savers,
Start
menu options,
taskbar options, network printers and drives, and
Internet and web browser settings.
Not everything on an old computer system
is transferable. For example, most application
software will not work after being transferred.
You will need to reinstall the software using the
original disc. Also, when updating an operating
system, especially when going from a 32-bit to
a 64-bit system, you will most likely need new
hardware drivers and new versions of antivirus
software. The Windows Easy Transfer tool can
generate a report identifying most problem areas
that might be encountered.
Windows Anytime Upgrade
The Windows Anytime Upgrade allows a user
to upgrade to a Windows edition that has more
features than the Windows edition being used.
A link to this utility is located on the
Start
menu.
Never eXecute (NX)
Never eXecute (NX) is a coding feature
that allows a processor to separate memory into
sections and to prevent software other than the
designated operating system to execute. NX is
a security feature that helps prevent malicious
software from attacking the operating system.
SSE2
Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2)
is a collection of over 70 different processor
instructions and has been included in processor
design for many years. SIMD stands for Single
Instruction Multiple Data. SSE has been expanded
over the years. The latest version is SSE4, but
only SSE2 is required for Windows 8. The SEE
instruction set and SIMD allow multiple data to
be processed at the same time. This feature can
best be described as required to support parallel
processing and multi-core processing.
Windows Easy Transfer
Windows 7 provides the Windows Easy
Transfer tool to assist you during a custom
install, Figure 2-28. You can use it to transfer
user accounts, files, and settings to a USB storage
drive, similar to performing a backup. Then, after
performing a custom install, use Windows Easy
Figure 2-28.
Windows 7 Easy
Transfer tool allows
you to transfer user
accounts, files, and
settings.