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• Windows easy transfer. I can't use transfer to move files to the new computer

  I used windows easy transfer to back up my files to an external hard drive before doing a clean install of windows 7, XP.

  I am unable to find any "windows easy transfer" files on the hard drive for transfer to the new computer.

  ALL the files from my old computer are there and I am able to access it from the external hard drive.

  Please tell me there is an easy way to transfer files and I don't have to do it manually.

  What is the error message when you try to restore files in Windows 7?

  Also, did you really use the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard to back up your files or did you use the built in the files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP? If you used the files and Settings Transfer Wizard, that won't work no.

  You must install Windows Easy Transfer on Windows XP, save the files as one. MIG file on your external drive, restore it on the Windows 7 computer. See for instructions:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

• Deletion of files transferred using the Windows Easy Transfer feature.

  I used the simple window transfer to transfer old files to new computer.  I want to reverse this trend that I don't like some of what is transferred.  How can I do this?

  Windows Easy Transfer copied the files from the old computer to the new.  There is no way to reverse the process.  Just remove the Windows Easy Transfer files where to put.  For more information, clickStart >all programs > Accessories >System Tools > Windows Easy Transfer reports .

  If this does not help, please tell us exactly what are the files that you want to remove.

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  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• Windows Easy Transfer does not

  I got a new computer WIndows 8. I want to transfer my data from my Windows 7 computer. Easy transfer works on windows 7 but not 8. When I pull up on the 8 I have the question Yes or no. Yes constituting the data is already on a drive hard and being that I have not used before. If I click No., it closes. It brings me to another menu as it does on windows 7. I want to transfer data via wifi.

  Transfer files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer in Windows 8

  Windows easy transfer supports several methods to transfer your files and settings.
  You can use Windows easy transfer to transfer information to a computer running Windows 8 computers with one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows 8

  • Windows 7

  • Windows Vista

  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 3 (SP3)
  

  NOTE: Windows Easy Transfer cannot transfer files between a 64-bit version of Windows and a 32-bit version of Windows. Instead, the files must be transferred manually using external storage devices. To find the version of Windows on your computer, see the is the Version on my computer 32-bit or 64-bit Windows
  ? support document.
  Step 1: Determine the best method of transfer

  When you transfer files between Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers, choose a method that works on both computers. Windows easy transfer supports the following transfer methods:

  • External hard drive or USB flash drive: to use a USB flash drive, you need a USB port on each computer. If you use an external hard drive, it must be compatible with both computers.

  • Easy transfer cable: you need a special USB cable designed to work with Windows 8 and Windows Easy Transfer and a USB port on each computer. If you don't have an easy transfer cable, you can order one online or get one at an electronics store. The easy transfer cable is supported on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 computers.
    

    NOTE standard USB cable: A cannot be used to transfer files and settings between computers.

  • Network: both computers must be connected to the same cable or wireless network and both computers must be able to share files and folders.

  To decide which method to use, consider the amount of information you will sit. If you are transferring everything from all users on the computer, or all of your user account files, an easy transfer cable, external hard drive or a network works well. If you transfer only a few files or folders, a USB works well.
  Step 2: Open Windows Easy Transfer on the new computer in Windows 8.1

  All the following steps on the new computer from Windows 8 to open Windows Easy Transfer. You must be logged in using an administrator account.

  

  NOTE: before performing the following steps, unplug both computers to the Internet and temporarily disable any firewall software that may be running.
  1. From the start screen, type transfer to open the charm of the search, and then select Windows Easy Transfer in the search results.
     Figure 25: Selection Windows Easy Transfer

     

  2. In the Welcome screen, click Next to continue.
     Figure 26: Windows Easy Transfer welcome screen

     

  3. In the window that you want to use to transfer items to your new PC , select the method to use to transfer items.
     • An easy transfer cable: a special USB cable, you can buy to transfer files from one computer to another
  . You cannot use a regular USB cable to transfer files with Windows Easy Transfer.
  • A network: transfer files over a network.
  • An external hard drive or a USB flash drive: use the storage space on an external hard drive or USB key.
  Figure 27: Choosing a method of transfer

  

• In the window PC which are now automatically using , click This is my new PC.
  Figure 28: Indicate which computer is used

  

• In the window you need to install Windows Easy Transfer on your old PC , choose to install Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer.
  • If your computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista, click on my old PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista. Go to the next step.

  • If you have already installed Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer, click I already installed on my old PC. Skip this section and go to the collection of files and settings from the old computer .

  • If your computer uses Windows 8 or Windows 7, click on my old computer is running Windows 7 or 8. Skip this section and go to the

    Figure 29: Choose the operating system for Windows Easy Transfer options

    

  • On the screen, How do you want to install Windows Easy Transfer on your old PC , select the location to save the Windows Easy Transfer files to install on your old computer. If you use an external hard drive or a USB flash drive, plug the external hard drive or a USB flash drive in the new computer and then make the selection.
    Figure 30: Choosing a method to install Windows Easy Transfer

    

  • Follow the on-screen instructions for the method you are using.
  • Navigate to the folder on the external drive, a network, or a USB flash drive to save the files Windows Easy Transfer, and then click OK.
    Figure 31: Find the folder of files to transfer

    

    Windows Easy Transfer copies the files and displays the progress onscreen.
  • When Windows Easy Transfer is done copying files, a window opens instructing you to install Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer.
    

    NOTE: do not click Next until you have installed Windows Easy Transfer on your old computer and saved the files to transfer to the new computer.

    Figure 32: Installing Windows Easy Transfer on your old computer

    

  • If using an external hard drive or a USB flash drive, remove it from the computer.
  Step 3: Install Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer (Windows XP and Vista only)

  If your computer is running Windows 7 or Windows 8, skip this section and go to theAll these steps on the old computer to install Windows Easy Transfer from a hard drive external, a network drive, or a USB storage device.

  1. If you use a USB storage device or an external drive, connect it to the computer now.
  2. In Windows Explorer or Windows Explorer, find the external hard drive, a network drive, or a USB storage device.
  3. Double-click on the external drive, a network drive, or a USB storage device.
  4. Once installation is complete, proceed to the next step.

  Step 4: Collect files and settings from the old computer

  After you install Windows Easy Transfer on the old computer (not necessary if the old computer is running Windows 7 or Windows 8), follow these steps on the old computer to collect files and settings to transfer to the new computer.

  1. In the Welcome window, click Next.
     Figure 33: Welcome to Windows Easy Transfer

     

  2. In the next window, select the method to use to transfer items:
     • An easy transfer cable: a special USB cable, you can buy to transfer files from one computer to the other. You cannot use a regular USB cable to transfer files with Windows Easy Transfer.

     • A network: transfer files over a network.

     • 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.

  Having problems with Windows Easy Transfer

  I just bought a Dell laptop with W7 installed. It's all very well except the transfer of files/settings. I started the easy transfer and selected the option of wireless transfer. My old machine will connect to our router via a map of 54 Mbps and the new machine will connect to the router via a 24 GHz 802.11n built in the card. When all the files have been selected, they added up to 5.2 GB. I started the transfer, and it worked for 36 hours. For the last 6 hours, transfer screen said 1 minute left. Since the said warning do not use the computer that I don't know what to do. Is it possible to see if Easy Transfer is hung up? If it is blocked, how can it be restarted?

  Tahnks for your help!

  Wireless? Windows Easy Transfer is not something you do on a wireless connection. Use a wired connection, or create a .mig (Windows Easy Transfer file), save on an external hard drive or locally and transfer it to a new computer.

  install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD on the old computer (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) or download it at (windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer).  run it and create a WET (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can have it stored there.

  You should be able to easily restore these files if they were created using Windows Easy Transfer in Windows Vista. Simply click Start, type: easy Windows press enter on your keyboard
   
  Follow the wizard screen, select the type of support that you restore your files, select the computer that you restore, navigate to its location, select the file .mig Windows Easy Transfer and click on restore.

  The Windows Easy Transfer Wizard, then analyze the content of the files and ask you what you want to restore if multiple accounts have also been supported.

  Once you have confirmed that you want to restore, click transfer to begin the restore process, after it is complete, the wizard will propose programs, you need to reinstall, and a list of what it has been transferred, you will be asked to restart your system to apply permanently changes. Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

  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.

  I used "windows easy transfer", but after that I can see the files. Any idea about it?

  I used "windows easy transfer", but after that I can see the files. Any idea about it?

  original title: Windows easy transfer

  Hi Vrajeshparekh,

  1. what files you're talking about?
  2. When you see the files?

  When you use the Windows easy transfer cable to transfer the data that the data is copied. So you copy the data on the old computer also.

  Windows Easy Transfer (applies to Windows Vista)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-easy-transfer

  How Windows Easy Transfer makes setting up a computer easier? (Applies to Windows Vista)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-does-Windows-easy-transfer-make-setting-up-a-computer-easier

  Can I remove the file 'SaveData.mig' after I run Windows Easy Transfer?

  Can I remove the file 'SaveData.mig' after I run Windows Easy Transfer?

  I used easy transfer to move files from an old computer to my new about 12 months ago. The SaveData.mig file takes 22 GB of space on the new computer. I would like to remove it but I don't know if it will mess up all my files that have been transferred to my new computer. Anyone know if I can delete this file in order to free up space? Thank you

  I agree with Mohdrafi - you can remove safely; However, you should have a more recent backup of your current files just to be on the right side (image FULL weekly backup and an incremental backup every day for an external HARD drive - I've seen too many people get burned when their drive hard breaks down or something worse and then they lose all their precious documents (, photos, audio and other files).  There ARE recovery procedures, but they don't always work, and they don't always get everything (especially if you expect to solve the problem or continue to use the PC in the meantime)- and depending on your version of Vista.  Delete this file will NOT affect the files and settings that you restored using the process.  Could have deleted it hours after that the process has been done (once you have a good backup) and it would have been very well then.  If you have a good backup, I can see no reason whatsoever to keep the file.

  If the normal delete function in Vista doesn't work, try using one of the following free products to remove the file.  Unlocker to: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml or file Assassin http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php (with or without forcing the deletion: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-fileassassin/). These programs often work when normal functions remove Vista not work correctly.

  Congratulations to the use of Easy Transfer - this is a pretty cool tool isn't it?  Not sure how many threads that we have here people with issues or recoving given him--I saw a lot.  It seems easy on the surface, but when it doesn't work it can become quite complex and aggravating (and I know people who have unfortunately never were able to retrieve their data and settings no matter what we tried).

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

  using windows easy transfer can files transferred to a 16 GB flash instead of a hard disk drive

  upgrade to windows install home premium 8 pro 7 as I go from 32 bit to 64 bit, I know I have to do a clean, if using the windows easy transfer utility can I transfer the files from the windows machine 7 on a 16 GB flash instead of a separate hard disk drive.

  As long as you have 16 GB or less data to transfer, yes you can.

  Good luck.

  Windows easy transfer will not work. I get the message: "migwiz.exe - point of entry not found. How can I fix it?

  Windows easy transfer will not work.  I get the message: "migwiz.exe - point of entry not found.  How can I fix it?

  Hi PTTimothy

  1. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  2. you are the administrator of the computer?

  I suggest you to check and to provide us with the information about the installed operating system.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/which-version-of-the-Windows-operating-system-am-i-running

  Step 1:

  You can open the administrator and verify if you can open Windows Easy Transfer correctly.

  You can even check if you face the same question in the user account different or new user account.  You can create a new user account on your computer, and then check.

  Create a new user account-
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  Step 2:

  An analysis of the SFC and audit-
  a. click Start, click programs, on Accessoriesprincipally made, right click guestand then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow
  b. type the following command and press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow
  A message appears indicating that "the system scan will start. Be patient because the scan can take some time.
  c. If all files require a SFC replace will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue.
  d. If everything is correct you should, after the scan, see the following message "resource protection Windows not found any breach of integrity".
  e. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  Check the link below for further guidance on scan SFC - mentioned
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  I hope this helps.

  Windows Easy Transfer - Trasnsfering of files to/from the same machine with the same operating system - Windows XP

  I have my old Windows XP, Media Center Edition and has been upgraded from the hard drive because my old one was a lot of noise and I feared an imminent failure. I thought that I would use Windows Easy Transfer to copy and restore all my files on the new drive. I transferred all user data on an external USB hard disk, and managed. However, when I go to restore using Windows Easy Transfer, it doesn't gives me not a choice to restore to my new computer. He sees it only as the old computer and I never have the option. Is there a work around for this?

  Hello

  
  1. what applications did you use to transfer the parameters is - this Windows Easy Transfer or if she files and the transfer settings Wizard?
  2. have you installed Windows XP on the new hard drive?

  
  Check the items listed below and see if the problem persists.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/293118
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457074.aspx

   

  Hope that helps.

  Easy transfer of Windows in Windows 7 does not recognize the files that I saved by using Windows Easy Transfer in XP

  Using WET under XP I created a USMT2 file. UNC.  Using WET in Windows 7, the only option is to search the hard drive a 'Easy Transfer' file - select the file I created on Windows XP I get the error message "no items matching your search.

  Hi Hippomenes,

  Take a look at this tutorial for help in transferring your files with Windows Easy Transfer.  Let us know if that helps.

  Dena
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  Password block Windows Easy Transfer - cannot open Windows XP easy transfer file

  I did a uprade from my PC from windows XP to windows 7. However, before doing so, I used windows easy transfer to copy my files to a later transfer. The problem is, in the process, that I did not use a password. Now, I can't open .mig files transfer easily created on the USB external drive. I had seen several old posts on this same issue. Some have recommended trying to copy. The problem is that I have more access to the old XP files since the machine is now windows 7.
  Is there anyway to pass the fast password in transfer windows easy when trying to backup files without a valid password (especially since I have not created a).

  The Windows.old folder has two objectives:
  (1) can be used to uninstall Windows 7 and return your PC to the previous version of Windows.
  (2) contains a backup of all your files of data, documents, photos, Etc. from the previous version of Windows.

  Note: Change the Windows Explorer option to see the Windows.old folder:
  Click on start and enter in the box "Search": "hidden" (without the quotes)
  Click on the "Show the hidden files and folders" option at the top of the list.
  In the "Folder Options" window
  Click the 'view' if it is not already selected.
  In the list "Advanced settings" locate "hidden files and folders".
  Now click 'show files and folders '.
  Then, disable the following:
  "Hide empty drives in the computer folder.
  "Hide the extensions of the file types that you want to know."
  "Hide protected operating system files"

  Click on the "Apply" button and the OK"" button.

  How to recover Documents, music, and e-mail after upgrade by using the Windows.old folder
  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

  Where are my files and folders after upgrading from Windows XP or Windows Vista?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/where-are-my-files-and-folders-after-upgrading-from-Windows-XP-or-Windows-Vista

  How to restore your personal files after you perform a custom Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  Using Windows.old to retrieve your personal files
  http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/CNS! E8E5CC039D51E3DB! 66249.entry? a = 264056520

  How can I remove the Windows.old folder:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

  Problem with the transfer of files from the computer Windows XP to Windows 7 using Windows Easy Transfer.

  Original title: Put WET on the old computer

  When I try to use WET to transfer from old Win XP Win 7 again, I need trasfer WET to the old computer.  So I choose this option and move on to the part where it says "Select the USB flash drive where you want to save WET".  Well, in the window is the word "computer" I can't click on it, nor is the OK button light up.  What's wrong?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in Microsoft Community!

  It seems that you have a problem with the transfer of files from the computer Windows XP to Windows 7 using Windows Easy Transfer.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  I suggest you try the procedure described in the link and check if it helps.

  Transferring files and settings: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/transferring-files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions

  For more information, please see the links.

  Transfer files and settings from another computer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/transfer-files-and-settings-from-another-computer

  Windows Easy transfer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/transfer-files-and-settings-from-another-computer

  Get back to us and let us know the State of the question, I'll be happy to help you. We, at tender Microsoft to excellence.

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