Missing Links CS5/Win 7

I replaced my XP PC and copied all docs, photos etc onto my new Windows 7 machine. My problem is that all previously created InDesign CS5 files now have missing links. Is there a work around or must I go through each document and solve the missing link issue, one link at a time?
Bob

They were not packaged Diane so it would seem the best solution would be to open each document on the old PC, package and save and then transfer the newly packaged file to the new PC?
Bob

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