Copy of the user folders to clean Vista install

I did a clean install of Vista on a new 500 GB drive and download updates 100plus, but now I need to copy it to my user (data and user settings) files to the new drive. I've connected the old disk with a shell of external drive to the laptop via the USB port and can see the data, but I remember that it cannot be simply copied on because there are special folders (for example, images).

How should I proceed?

I tried to use Windows Easy Transfer, but he seemed to only move from one computer to another, not original hard drive to the new hard drive on a computer.

Hi hef2k,

In addition to Walter post, check out article with some additional information:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/transferring-files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions

I hope this helps!

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