Restore Windows XP files saved via Windows Easy Transfer on the same computer

After downloading and using Easy Transfer to back up files on an external hard drive (which is where they are now) for the purpose of upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7, I have now decided not to continue because the purchase of a new computer with Windows 7 already loaded is a purchase that I'll soon make and so I'd be disadvantaged I now realize given the short waiting period if I pass with a Windows 7 buy some now.
My question is: I am now able to reverse the procedure and re - install these files which are located on Easy Transfer in the external hard drive?

Hi, Sit_hyd_skayitha,

No, this is a oneway - transfer

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_install/how-do-i-reverse-an-easy-transfer/6a877086-CDAA-4B6D-b796-278db8adf10e

Try a system restore point to go back to a point that helps.

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        • An external hard drive or a USB flash drive: use the storage space on an external hard drive or USB key.

        Figure 34: Choose a transfer of methods

      3. Select This is my old PC.
        Figure 35: Indicate which computer is used

        Windows Easy Transfer scans the user accounts to find all the files and the settings that can be transferred.
      4. Select the items to be transferred
      . When you are finished, click Next.
      Figure 36: Choose what to transfer from your old computer

      If you want to protect the Windows Easy Transfer file with a password on the screen to Save your files and transfer settings , enter a password, and then click Save.
      Figure 37: Enter a password (optional)

    • Navigate to the location on the network, external hard drive or USB drive to save the download file, and then click Open.
    • Click Save.
    • On the screen of your file transfer is complete , click Next.
      Figure 38: Your transfer is complete

    • Check that the files are saved to the correct location, and then click close.
    • If you have disabled the firewall software running on the computer, re-enable the firewall software.
    • Step 5: Transfer files and settings to the new computer

      Follow these steps to transfer files and settings to a computer running Windows 8.1.
      1. Do one of the following values, depending on how you transfer files and settings:
        • Plug the Easy Transfer cable on both computers.
        • Plug the USB key or external hard drive on the new computer.
        • The new computer, navigate to the network folder where you saved the download file.

    • The Windows Easy Transfer window should always be open on the new computer. If this is not the case, open Windows Easy Transfer again and click Next.
      NOTE: the following instructions are based on the transfer of data from a computer using Windows Vista on a computer using Windows 8 with a USB key. If you use different different versions of Windows or a transfer method, your screens may be different.

      Figure 39: Installing Windows Easy Transfer on your old computer

    • On the next page, click Yes.
      Figure 40: Indicates if the files have been saved

    • Find the Windows Easy Transfer file
    • . Click the Windows Easy Transfer file, and then click Open.
      Figure 41: Opening the Windows Easy Transfer file

      If you used a password when you saved the download file, enter the password, and then click Next.
      Figure 42: Enter the password (optional)

    • Select user accounts to transfer and then click transfer.
      Figure 43: Choose what to transfer

      Windows Easy Transfer to transfer files and settings to the new computer.
      Figure 44: Transfer

    • When the transfer is complete, follow these steps to view a report of files that have been transferred, or a list of applications that you can install on the new computer.
      • On the screen of your transfer is complete , click see what was transferred to view a report of transfer listing the files and settings that were transferred.
        Figure 45: Open Windows Easy Transfer reports

        Reports of transfer Windows easy screen opens in the tab transfer report.
        Figure 46: The report transfer in Windows Easy Transfer Reports tab

        • To view a list of applications which have been transferred from the old computer, click the tab report App on the screen of Windows Easy Transfer reports.
          Figure 47: Report App in Windows Easy Transfer Reports tab

    • If you have disabled the firewall software running on the computer, re-enable the firewall software.
    • need help to find/download program "windows Easy Transfer" if I can copy/move files/programs from the windows XP to new windows laptop desktop 8

      Read online somewhere that there is a program of "Windows Easy Transfer" of the program, which was set up to manage the transfer programs/files from a pc to another.  My challenge going on my desktop XP files/programs to a new laptop to Windows 8.   From now on... I can not find the program "winds easy transfer.    Any ideas on how to accomplish this or does anyone use this program... and the results as expected?   THX.    Dave

      Hi Dave,.


      Tool using Windows Easy Transfer, you can automatically copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, settings, and more to your new Windows 8 PC. This software allows you to transfer data with cables of simple transfer or through a network, external drive, or a CD/DVD.
      To download the Windows Easy Transfer for Windows XP tool, see this link.

      http://www.Microsoft.com/en-in/Download/details.aspx?ID=7349


      To transfer files and settings from another PC, see this link.

      http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/transfer-files-settings-another-PC

      Hope the above information is helpful. If you have any doubts, please reply to this message and we will be happy to help you further.

    • I downloaded Windows Easy Transfer, but when I try to transfer files it gives me only the possibility of: is this your new computer. I want to transfer files FROM my old to my new computer.

      I downloaded windows easy transfer to my new computer, but when I try to transfer files that it only gives me the possibility of "does your new computer" I want to transfer files FROM my old to my new computer

      Hello

      I suggest you to follow the steps in this article and check if it helps:

      http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928634

      It will be useful.

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