New Computer Download Sequence - "Results"
Have put off getting a new computer with Win 8.1, BUT old computer with Win 7 is dying, so can't wait for Win 10. I will download "Classic Shell" and try to live with Win 8.1 that way until I can dow...
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I thought I would post my results, hopefully it will help someone else.
Got the new computer last Fri. 4-3, booted up, did NOT like Win 8.1 interface, even on desktop mode, but figured I'd give it a couple of days. On Sat. I transferred all files and preferences from "old" computer to new. Yesterday I first downloaded Windows updates, 76, yes 76 of them! and no, I still didn't like interface.
So, I then downloaded classic shell 4.1, Firefox, Thunderbird, Libre Office etc.
What a difference classic shell makes, machine is now just like my Win 7, and I'm a happy camper.
Now for the original question, because I had transferred all files and preferences ahead of time, when I opened Firefox, and Thunderbird, lo and behold, all was the same, all settings, bookmarks, add-on's, mail folders, etc.
So I guess the answer to my original question is, Transfer first, Then install the programs.
Thanks again to all that posted.
Got the new computer last Fri. 4-3, booted up, did NOT like Win 8.1 interface, even on desktop mode, but figured I'd give it a couple of days. On Sat. I transferred all files and preferences from "old" computer to new. Yesterday I first downloaded Windows updates, 76, yes 76 of them! and no, I still didn't like interface.
So, I then downloaded classic shell 4.1, Firefox, Thunderbird, Libre Office etc.
What a difference classic shell makes, machine is now just like my Win 7, and I'm a happy camper.
Now for the original question, because I had transferred all files and preferences ahead of time, when I opened Firefox, and Thunderbird, lo and behold, all was the same, all settings, bookmarks, add-on's, mail folders, etc.
So I guess the answer to my original question is, Transfer first, Then install the programs.
Thanks again to all that posted.
