Two files entitle My Documents -- different contents

[sdms96825]

I was going to transfer my data files from my old laptop with XP to my bew laptop with Vista.

All of my data files are in a file called My Data Files.

However, I just noticed that there are TWO of them.

One is in:
My Computer\Local disk C\Documents and Settings\Dave\My Documents\My Data Files

The other is is:
Desktop\My Documents\My Data Files

Each of the My Data Files folders have probably 50-60 subfiles and sub-sub files.

I thought this was no problem -- that the files were the same. However, as I did a few spot checks, I noticed that some of the files in one were not duplicated in the other and vice versa. How can I make sure that I transfer ALL of my files (obviously without having to manually open each and compare)? Why do I have two files like this?

Thanks in advance for any info or help.

 

[kimsland]

Both are the same folder

But the Desktop\Mydocuments folder
May have some files from Documents and Settings\All users account (usually just shortcuts)

What to do:
Backup My Computer\Local disk C\Documents and Settings\Dave\My Documents\My Data Files
Also check for any other users attached to your system in Control Panel Users

 

[sdms96825]

Thanks kimsland. There is just Dave as the Administrator. But, why when I click on explorer are there 2 files instead of just one? Why do they make it complicated?

 

[kimsland]

The "All Users" folder, seen under c:\documents and Settings\All Users has been created to allow New users (actually any user) access to program shortcuts, not just in the Dave folder

 

[sdms96825]

I understand. Thank you.