Hi GSS,
I have never done that before, but I can tell you a part of the answer, the others will add to my answer or give you better.
If you have XP, you open "start" then "all programs" then you take the first in the list (in french it's called "accessoires") and then "system tools" there you have the option "assistant to transfer files and parameters".
I can't lead you more than that. Hope my idea is correct.
I know that there is a way to transfer by a special cable through usb. Is it the rest of the steps? I don't know.