xp will do it for u atomatically. Just hooking up a simple cable between the two.
I still stand by taking it to a shop.
To answer the earlier question, why take to a shop, why depend on others. Time is money. Some people have more time than money, others more money than time.
Sometimes it is ok to try it yourself, but if you are not comfortable, leave it to the experts.
BTW, there are at least 3 ways to move the data. So you could easily get 3 different answers that turn out to be absolutely correct.
You can practice later on a machine that will not cost you if you mess up.
Another suggestion. Instead of using CDs to backup. I suggest getting a second harddrive. Same size if possible. Add that to the current PC. Backup all data from main drive to second drive.
If you like, you can then remove the second drive, and have that dropped directly into the new box.
IF you have highspeed access you could also use an online backup service. Just incase the you have a problem with switching PCs.
At the very least, in your new box, you should try to get 2 harddrives, one for data files, one for system files.
Most problems withe harddrive will be with system files, and you just need to reinstall. But having the data on a seperate drive gives a little more le-way when having to reformat the system.
kelvin