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• 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 7 does not work on Vista

  Try to migrate date files and the configuration of Vista Home Premium (32 bit) to Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit), Windows 7 laptop says to use a new version of Easy Transfer, tried to install that but it does not work. Starts then just seems to close, without indication of the error.

  Hi boris99,

  You can see the following thread, which presents a similar problem discussed.

  Windows 7 easy transfer does not work on Vista Home Premium 32

• How to transfer a file 'Microsoft works' of 'my documents' on a cd in D drive?

  It is for hard drive backup

  Are you asking how to burn a CD? You have a CD/DVD burner installed? If Yes, do you have third-party burning software installed (Roxio, Nero, Sonic, etc) or you want to use the windows built-in burning capability to burn a CD?

  If the latter, see:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279157

  If you mean something else, please specify if I can help you. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Problems with Windows Easy Transfer

  I tried several times to use file transfer for my old HP XP on my new HP Vista computer files.  First time I made "all user files" and stopped to transfer to half way and says that my D: drive is complete on the new Vista.  So, I made a start to recovery to factory settings and tried again.

  Second time I tried to transfer, I disabled the D: drive and tried to keep it short, not as many files.  He transferred what I asked for, but these files under a separate user.  And once again, flashing at me my D: drive is very low on space.

  I did another system of recovery, but it did not work.  D: drive is always full.  I do another system of recovery currently see.  I negligence has not set a restore point before you start.  Women for the India tech support was no help at all.

  What I am doing wrong?  Why Easy Transfer work "easily"?  I have so many games, movies, and music on my XP I can't copy on disk since I don't have a burner to work.  I'm not so concerned about the transfer of parameters like many music, although I hate to lose all my favorites in outlook express and web pages.

  Thanks for any help.

  You can burn your data on CD/DVD or a Flash dive allows you to transfer data.

  Here's info from MS on how to use it:

  Windows Easy Transfer

  Buy an easy transfer cable

  You can buy a cable easy transfer of many computer manufacturers or retailers. To make sure that the cable is designed for Windows Easy Transfer, be sure to look for a "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or the "Works with Windows Vista" on the packaging.

  Buy a cable easy transfer now at Windows Marketplace

  Windows Easy Transfer allows you to easily move the files and settings stored on your PC under Windows 2000, Windows XP, or even Windows Vista to a new PC running Windows Vista. Windows Easy Transfer will automatically transfer things like:

  • User accounts

  • Files and folders

  • Contacts, settings, and e-mail messages

  • Photos, music and videos

  • Windows settings

  • Program data files and settings

  • Internet settings

  There are several ways that you can use Windows Easy Transfer; Choose how you prefer to connect your two computers, select the data you want to transfer, then let Windows Easy Transfer do the work for you.

  Easy transfer cable

  A single cable is a special USB cable that is designed to work with Windows Easy Transfer by creating a direct link between your old PC and new PC. One of these cables is the most simple and fast method for the transfer and is recommended if you do not have access to a network. An easy transfer cable will transfer data from the PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista on a PC running Windows Vista.

  • Install the small software application provided with your cable (or download here) on your current PC.

  • Connect the cable to both computers.

  • Windows Easy Transfer will launch and guide you through the transfer process. Your information and files will transfer at approximately 20 GB per hour.

  Use a home network or small business

  If you already have a wired or wireless network, it's a great way to transfer all your data. You can use your network to transfer your data in real-time on your network or by using a shared folder on the network.

  Using an external hard drive

  If you have an external hard drive, Windows Easy Transfer can copy your data on this drive and then copy the data from the drive to your new computer.

  With the help of CD or DVD

  Windows Easy Transfer can use your CD or DVD burner PC to transfer your data. This solution is not ideal, but can work well if you move only a small amount of data that can fit on a single disc. If you have a large amount of data that does not fit on a disc, it is possible to use this transfer method using multiple disks.

  To learn more about the details of the Windows Easy Transfer process, read more at the Windows Vista Help.

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  Windows Easy Transfer supports migration from the following operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Windows Vista

  Prepare the migration on the destination computer to start Windows Easy Transfer on the destination computer, follow these steps:

  1. Close all active programs.
  2. Click Start
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     Click principally made programs, on Accessories, click System Tools, click Windows Easy Transferand then click Next.

  3. Click start a new transfer.
  4. Click This is my new computer.
  5. Click No, show more options.
  6. Click on the option which is required for the prompt is easy transfer Windows installed on your old computer page .
  7. Select the destination media on which you want to store the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard files. You can store the files the wizard on a CD, a DVD, on removable media or on a network drive.
  8. Click Yes, I'll transfer files and settings over the network.
  9. Type a path and a folder name in which you want to store the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard files, and then click Next.

     Note The default path is C:\migwiz.

  Migrate files and settings from the source computer to the destination computer migration files and settings from the source computer to the destination computer by using one of the following four migration.

  1. Install a USB cable that can connect two computers and install the drivers for that cable, depending on your situation.
  2. Start Windows easy transfer to transfer files and settings to the destination computer.
  1. Look for the removable media or the network drive that contains the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard files, and then double-click Migwiz.exe to start Windows Easy Transfer.
  2. If you run other programs, you need to close these programs. You can save your work in each program, and then close the programs individually. You can also click close all in Windows Easy Transfer to close these programs immediately.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Click a network.
  5. Click connect directly via network to begin the migration.

     Note Click Save to network location if you want to store the files and settings in a file that will be loaded later. If you want to store the files and settings on a network drive, you will be asked to provide the path where you want to store the files and settings.

  6. Click everything - all user accounts, files and settings of the program (recommended) to migrate all files and settings. If you want to determine exactly the files and settings you want to migrate, click only my user account, files, and program settings, or click Customize.
  7. The list that contains the files and settings you want to migrate, and then click Start. To add or remove files or settings from the list, click Customize.
  8. After Windows Easy Transfer has completed migrating files and settings to the destination computer, click close .
  1. Look for the removable media or the network drive that contains the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard files, and then double-click Migwiz.exe to start Windows Easy Transfer.
  2. If you run other programs, you need to close these programs. You can save your work in each program, and then close the programs individually
  . You can also click close all in Windows Easy Transfer to close these programs immediately.
• Click Next.
• Determine and then appropriate removable transfer media click on CD or other media, such as a flash drive.
• Click on a network drive to save the files and settings to a folder located on the removable drive.
• In where you want to save your files, type the path to a folder on the removable drive, and then click Next.
• Click everything - all user accounts, files and settings of the program (recommended) to migrate all files and settings. If you want to determine exactly the files and settings you want to migrate, click only my user account, files, and program settings, or click Customize.
• The list that contains the files and settings you want to migrate, and then click Start. To add or remove files or settings from the list, click Customize.
• Once Windows Easy Transfer complete migration of files and settings, click close .
• Connect the removable media to the destination computer.
• Start Windows Easy Transfer, and then click Next.
• Click continue a transfer in progress.
• Where you copied your files, click on removable media. If the removable media option is unavailable, click network drive, and then click Next.
• In locate your saved files, type the path where you saved the files and settings. You can also click Browse to locate the files and the settings. After you have located the files and settings, click Next .
• Select the user on the destination computer names that match the usernames on the source computer. If there is not any user account is created on the destination computer, you may need to create new accounts. To create an account on the local computer, type a user name directly. To create a profile or a domain user, type a user name to the following format: domain\username.
• In choose the drives for files on your new computer, select the destination for each drive source drive.
• Check out the list that contains the files and settings you want to migrate, and then click Start
. To add or remove files or settings from the list, click Customize.
• Once Windows Easy Transfer complete migration of files and settings, click close .
1. Look for the removable media or the network drive that contains the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard files, and then double-click Migwiz.exe to start Windows Easy Transfer.
2. If you run other programs, you need to close these programs. You can save your work in each program, and then close the programs individually. You can also click close all in Windows Easy Transfer to close these programs immediately. Click Next.
3. Click burn a CD or DVD.
4. In Choose your media box, type the path to the CD or DVD. Click Next.
5. Click everything - all user accounts, files and settings of the program (recommended) to migrate all files and settings. If you want to determine exactly which files and setting you want to migrate, click only my user account, files, and program settings, or custom.
6. Check out the list that contains the files and settings you want to migrate, and then click Start
. To add or remove files or settings from the list, click Customize.
• After burning the CD or DVD, click Next .
• After Windows Easy Transfer has completely moved the files and settings, click close .
• Put the CD or DVD in the destination computer.
• Start Windows Easy Transfer, and then click Next.
• Click continue a transfer in progress.
• In where you copied your files, click read CD or DVD.
• In choose your media box, select the drive to CD or DVD, locate the files and settings and then click Next
• In choose the drives for files on your new computer, select the user on the destination computer names that match the usernames on the source computer. If there is not any user account is created on the destination computer, you may need to create new accounts. To create an account on the local computer, type a user name directly. To create a profile or a domain user, type a user name to the following format: domain\username.
• In the box to choose the drives for files on the destination computer, select the destination for each drive source drive.
• The list that contains the files and settings you want to migrate, and then click Start. To add or remove files or settings from the list, click Customize.
• Finished Windows Easy Transfer to migrate files and settings, click close . Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows easy transfer problem

  I used Windows Easy Transfer with the two computers under Windows Vista. I couldn't transfer files directly over the network because something with computer sizes are not compatible. Fact on the old computer (a laptop), I'm sure I downloaded the files on the network, but now I can't find where I saved from my new computer (a PC). I opened Windows Easy Transfer to know where I saved the documents, and he says "C;\from_old_computer\SaveData.MIG" which is actaull under a car calles OS (C). How can I get my files from my laptop on PC? and can I use the sharing of network as a vehicle? I have also already connected computers via the network, it works simply with the transfer.

  Hello

  I think that we do not follow the correct procedure to migrate the files and settings of the network drive where the backup is stored. Follow the steps mentioned below.

  Use a network drive for migrating files and settings

  1. look for the removable media or the network drive that contains the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard files, and then double-click Migwiz.exe to start Windows Easy Transfer.

  2. If you use other programs, you will need to close these programs. You can save your work in each program, and then close the programs individually. You can also click Close all in Windows Easy Transfer to close these programs immediately.

  3. click on next.

  4. click through a network.

  5. click on connect directly via network to begin the migration.

  Note: Click on save to network location if you want to store the files and settings in a file that will be loaded later. If you want to store the files and settings on a network drive, you will be asked to provide the path where you want to store the files and settings.

  6. click on everything - all accounts users, files, and program settings (recommended) to migrate all files and settings. If you want to determine exactly the files and settings you want to migrate, click only my user account, files, and program settings, or click Customize.

  7 examine the list that contains the files and settings you want to migrate, and then click Start. To add or remove files or settings from the list, click Customize.

  8. click close once Windows Easy Transfer has completed migrating files and settings to the destination computer.

  How to use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate files and settings from one Windows computer to another Windows Vista-based computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928634

  Let us know if this helps

  Concerning
  Anthony.

• Windows Easy Transfer ends with the restart Message

  I'm trying to use Windows easy transfer to transfer files from my old laptop Windows XP 32 - bit for my new laptop Wn7 64-bit. I downloaded the XP application usng the laptop Win7 and transferred on the XP laptop and installed there. I used my network wireless existing as a transfer medium. I copied the transfer key from the old to the new laptop, and the transfer seemed to progress saying there were 390 files, which seems a little low. When 390 have been transferred, both computers will report the following error:

  Windows Easy Transfer is unable to continue. If please restart the computer and try again.

  I restarted once the two laptops and WET the results in the same error.

  Should I just try a different transfer method?

  Yes.

  Windows Easy Transfer and files and Settings Transfer seized were never so great because they are really made to move (IMHO) from one system to the other * at time of the original operating system release * because they start pretty quickly leaving aside the settings and applications.  Since you are going from Windows XP to Windows 7, use this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/XP/transfer-your-data.aspx

  If you want to transfer both applications - you can spend a little money on the product (23.95 USDs as you move from XP) and get the professional version:
  http://www.laplink.com/pcmoverexpressxpeol
  [More precisely: https://store.laplink.com/59/purl-MSFTLP-ProXPBuyNow ]

  Good luck!

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Windows Easy Transfer can only transfer files

  I created an easy transfer file in my previous installation of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit. After formatting and installing Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit even once, I got the following error:

  "Windows Easy Transfer can only transfer files

  Your easy transfer file was created on a computer that is running a different language than this computer. Windows Easy Transfer only transfers files between computers with different languages. Settings will not be transferred. »

  The problem is that the two facilities were in English...

  -What can I do to solve this problem or my parameters are irretrievably lost?

  You can see your language here: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CMF\SqmData\BootLanguages. Are the same in the two versions of Windows?

• 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

• 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/

• Windows Easy Transfer will not work for me between my old laptop with Windows XP and my new laptop with Windows 7.

  I am trying to transfer my files to my new laptop with Windows 7 for my old laptop with Windows XP Professional, using the Windows Easy Transfer, that I found on my old laptop.   I tried to make the transfer through my home wireless network and when that did not work...  I connected the two laptops with a cable (the same style of cable, used to connect his computer to a modem or router, not a cable SSB).

  So in summary, I just want to transfer all my files from my old laptop to my new laptop.   I copied the master file of my data from my old laptop on a "stick" assuming that I could download just to stick to the new laptop.  (I have a lot of "sticks" here.)   The idea did not work, of course, results otherwise wouldn't ask this question now.

  If you had previously copied simply data (documents folders) via a key files should be no problem during the copying of that stick to the library on win7 locations, and is there's this which is exactly the err MSG?