Getting a new computer - how do I transfer my Virgin Media connection?

[SapphireFlames]

I am thinking of getting a new computer soon. I currently have broadband internet from Virgin Media. When I get the new computer, how do I transfer the internet connection to it? Is it just a matter of plugging my cable modem into the new computer via the Ethernet cable and I'll be recognised straight away as an existing customer? If so, then that is simple enough. Or will I need a CD to install the Virgin Media software on the new computer? I'm not sure if I've still got the CD that I used to install it on my current computer, so is there a way of installing it without a CD?

[locutus]

Yup, plug your new computer in via ethenet and it'll be striaght online.

 

P.S. if you want things transfering to your new computers, google "File and Setting Transfer wizard"

[dx100uk]

yep there are a couple of settings you'll need to input to get your email over

 

but DONT EVER use their or any other isp 'discs'

 

just bloatware that is not needed.

 

as stated the file transfer wizard thats on any vista/7 disc or that you can down load from the MS site

 

will do it for you.

 

dx

[Conniff]

You 'must' reboot your modem.

 

The easiest way to do this is to unplug it from the mains, plug it up to your new pc, boot it up and then plug the modem back into the mains.

[SapphireFlames]

Thanks for your answers. I don't use Virgin's email system, as I prefer to use webmail (Hotmail/Gmail), so that should be fine.

 

I'll have a look at the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard too. Up until now I've been backing up all my files and documents onto DVD+RW discs. My current computer uses Windows XP, but my new one will be Windows 7.

[dx100uk]

the disc by virmin dumps on more than email settings if thats what you mean above

 

if you've backed up then you dont need the F&STW

 

but i find it useful just incase you miss something

just do it too a penstick or ext HDD

 

that way you are sure its done.

 

dx

[andydd]

If it all worked fine on your old PC then it should work fine on your new one, just unplug/re-plug both the modem and the router.

 

It is possible to re-set the router back to the original settings if you have problems, (assuming its the netgear one, there is a small switch at the back).

 

It is also possible to login to both the modem and the router to make advanced changes, however this isnt for noviuces but it useful if you want to change things like DHCP, DNS, Proxies, etc.

 

Andy