How to move preinstalled programs from old computer to new compute

Hello I am hoping someone can please help me?
I have a new computer. A Dell which is running windows xp. I have an old
compter an e machines which is running windows ME. I love my old computer and
the preloaded programs like microsoft works. I am giving my old computer to
my roomate. She has never use a computer before and wants to learn. This
older computer is loaded to the gills and is a great computer to start with.
On my dell it is pretty much bare. I want to transfer programs like microsoft
works to my new computer that are preloaded on the old computer. How if at
all can I do this?
I have Norton ghost I can use and an additonal external hard drive to use.
Also I would like to if possible update the old system with the XP from the
Dell.
This was also preloaded. Is that possible and if so could you please explain
how.
Thank you so very much in advance for any help you can provide.
Always greatful.
Thankful for help