Transfer Files From Old To New Notebook

[susan spencer]

I hope you can help as I have an old notebook that is loaded with files. I work at home a lot of the time. I would like to efficiently transfer all my files to a new notebook. I have been told this can be done by networking the two notebooks. I have a router at home. I have also been told this can be done with an extenal hard drive which I would purchase if I know what to pick up.

It is important to mention that I will need to transfer a software program from my notebook that allows me to access the server at work so I can work at home called Reflections. It was loaded onto my notebook with a CD that I do not have. Can this file be easily transferred to new notebook without the original CD from my work?

Thank you for answering both questions! I am pretty familiar working with the computer but may need some help to get this done!

[shanenin]

As to transferring the files, networking them would be the cheapest method. Using an external hard drive would also work well. A second reason for getting the external drive would be to use it as a backup source. Any file that you don't want lost should be in two separate locations.

As to transferring the program, I don't think it can be done. Most programs are installed in many locations, including many settings in the registry. You will need to get the original cd