Select some easy transfer files

Well, I lost a bit of data when I updated from XP to Vista, mainly because of Windows Easy Transfer, and I was wondering if there was a way I could choose some files to take of it and where to save them (namely, program files, specifically a few files in program files).

Whenever I try to deselect the files to restore, it won't let me, and I see no option if I want to save the files in a separate location.

Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Also, if I were to use one, a third-party program to me would be against microsoft TOS?

Programs need to be reinstalled.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928635/en-AU

You can use Windows easy transfer to transfer files and the following parameters:

  • Files and folders
  • The e-mail settings
  • Contacts and messages
  • The program settings
  • User accounts and settings
  • Internet settings and Favorites
  • Music
  • Photos and videos

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

Tags: Windows

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        Figure 33: Welcome to Windows Easy Transfer

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      Figure 38: Your transfer is complete

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      Figure 39: Installing Windows Easy Transfer on your old computer

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      Figure 40: Indicates if the files have been saved

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      Figure 41: Opening the Windows Easy Transfer file

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      Figure 42: Enter the password (optional)

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        Figure 46: The report transfer in Windows Easy Transfer Reports tab

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          Figure 47: Report App in Windows Easy Transfer Reports tab

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