User's Guide

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or direct serial connection, or you can store it
on a removable medium such as a floppy disk or writable CD. If a CD drive is not available, the wizard allows
you to create a wizard disk to run on your old computer.
For more information, see the Help and Support
Center.
Program Compatibility Wizard
If you encounter problems running a program designed for an earlier Windows operating system, you can use
the Program Compatibility Wizard to help resolve the problem. The Program Compatibility Wizard allows you
to configure a program to run in an environment closer to that of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 5, or Windows 2000.
If you experience problems with your operating system or other programs after performing an installation,
you can use the system
restore feature to return your computer to a previous stable condition.
For more information, see the Help and Support
Center.
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access the computer. After you log on to the computer with your
specific settings, including the desktop and various programs, other users can log on to the computer without
requiring you to first log off. New users log on and switch from your session to their own. New users can run
their desktop and programs without interfering with yours. You can switch back to your desktop and programs
with the original settings. For more information, see the Help and Support
Center.
Special Considerations With Fast User Switching
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Computers with low memory configurations can experience problems. The computer uses memory to
keep your programs running in the background while a second user is logged on, which can cause the
computer to run slowly. Fast User Switching is off by default on computers with less than 128 MB of
RAM.
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Fast User Switching is disabled in Windows XP Professional when the computer is a member of a
computer domain.
Home and Small Office Networking
The Network Setup Wizard provides online documentation and support for setting up a home or small office
network. The new wizard automatically enables the personal firewall (see "Internet Connection
Firewall").
The Network Setup Wizard includes a checklist and steps to guide you through the process of sharing
resources, such as files, printers, or an Internet connection, between computers in a home or small office. For
more information, see the Help and Support Center
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