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re: Using Windows Easy Transfer

Sharelle — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:20:01 GMT

Hi, hoping you can answer a question for me. We have a laptop with Vista loaded, the screen died and it was going to cost more to repair it than to purchase a new computer, so we purchased a new computer also with Vista. Unfortunately we had not backed up photos from the old computer for quite a while and now want to get them transferred to the new PC. Can I used Easy Transfer to do this even though the old laptop screen does not work. I suppose what i need to know is once the computers are conected can I do all the commands from the new PC to complete the transfer? or do I have to pay someone cleverer than myself to do it?? Thanks in advance, Sharelle

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threeby8887 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:32:32 GMT

I have the opposite problem: I need to transfer files from a Vista computer to one that runs XP (it's a long story). How can I do this?

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Frank75 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:43:58 GMT

WET is nothing more than an easy massive headache. After spending the past 24 hours (I even let it run overnigh), WET is simply a useless waste of time. I need my new computer NOW and Easy Hang has merely delayed me using it. I've got a brand new Windows Vista machine (my first desktop that I've had with Vista - we WON'T use Vista at work due to the endless problems) and an old Windows XP Pro Machine.

All WET does is hang and sit there. I've tried just about everything (and am trying to get Easy Headache to transfer over a network) and now I give up! Are there any relatively SIMPLE instructions on how to MANUALLY transfer settings between XP and Vista?

This is VERY frustrating!

re: Using Windows Easy Transfer

Jeannie — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:53:51 GMT

Also--when it is actually transferring files and operating correctly--you will the green bar-it will keep adding bars and you can read the files that it is transferring. I have found that if the bars don't start adding up right away--there's a problem and often there is an icon in the right top corner of a cable connection that flashes on the WET screen on both computers. Cancel the operation and try it again. Again, it's usually because the folder is too large, so I break it down to smaller groups.

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Jeannie — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:52:26 GMT

WET Hanging at File Transfer: Okay, so I spent about 7 hours last night attempting to use WET to transfer from XP to Vista and it kept Hanging on the File Transfer. Other posts said to be patient, so I did as told and just waited--and waited. The transfer never happened even when left running over night. And according to Task Manager it was still running and the Data Light was blinking on the middle piece. After reading other posts I did reinstall the program (using the disk that came with the Belkin cable--not the download), disabled Sophos (AV), Auto Updates, as well as hibernation mode. I tried choosing different things to see if it was a data issue, but it hung at the calculating size on some attempts and it hung on file transfer on others. I was able to get transfers ONLY if I chose individual folders from within My Documents (only have attempted word docs at this point, have yet to transfer any photos). The individual folders are typically 6 GB or less. When I tried to transfer the whole My Docs (26.2 GB) it wouldn't go. So, for those of you experiencing this, disable the active monitoring programs and try transferring smaller folders. It appears based on the comments on this board that there is a problem, but no real solution has been proposed. Easy Transfer should be renamed to Difficult and Frustrating Transfer and the documentation/instructions(I bought a Belkin) should address potential problems and provide trouble shooting tips. I would expect more for the $$.

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motleytwins — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:02:06 GMT

I just purchased three Dell Inspirons with MS Vista for my twins and wife and I am trying to transfer files using Windows Easy Transfer. The first problem I found is that the instructions for finding Easy Transfer in the Dell Quick Reference Guide are incorrect. Once I got past that, I downloaded Easy Transfer to my old Dell Dimension XP system and went through the process to transfer my sons files. It immediately gave me a scanning error and shut down the program. In researching a solution, I have discovered that there are lots of people out there with the exact same problem, yet I have found no solutions. It appears that Microsoft has a problem that has not been solved. Does anyone out there have a possible solution? Thanks!

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eagletk — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:39:37 GMT

HELP!!! I bought a new laptop today - started by creating a new profile. After messing around with it for awhile I found the Windows Easy tranfer program and though yeah! Until it completed the transfer from my old desktop and now it tells me the 'new' profile I created isn't valid and I cannot log on!! The welcome screen is loading with my 'new' profile on the laptop which is not being recognized. I assume it wants the old profile but how do I 'switch' it to the 'old' profile from this screen? Thanks!!

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pwang — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:41 GMT

I have the same problem as BrendaW has. I wait overnight and the flashing icons are still there and everything just freezes. Tried 3 times and no luck. Guess I'll just re-install my software and move files to my new computer manually.

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pbjsteele — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:48:12 GMT

I have the Belkin ETC and am attempting to transfer from Vista Ultimate to Vista Ultimate. Both are OEM copies pre-installed on Dell Optiplex machines. I can consistently reproduce a freeze at 2 different places. I've done it over 10 times now.

I'm pretty sure the program is buggy. I'm willing to help MSFT work out these bugs by providing log files, but don't know who to contact. Do you know?

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Zyndro — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:26:58 GMT

I'm having the same problem as Gabriel Milton. Apparently WETC does not support 64-bit Vista. I get the "this application is only compatible with 32-bit operating systems" error message whenever trying to install.

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BrendaW — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:54:15 GMT

I am having trouble knowing if the Transfer is happening between my old laptop and new one using a network to transfer. (WET). The new drives is doing nothing per the dirve light. the old one is doing very little. There is a flashing double monitor with a red X at the right top edge of the WET screen on both Laptops. The green status bar has not moved since the 'saving D:\Oulook Backup\filename ... appeared. The new laptop simply says 'Preparing the transfer ...' There is a thin line of status one can barely see. This has been the case for an hour. last night I tried this and the same thing happened. What does the 'flashing /blinking monitors with a X in red' mean? I do not want to stop this if it is working but the time involved with no visible evidence of a transfer happening is maddening. I am moving nearly 20Gbs of data files and settings. No comments mention this situation. Please help!

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ctitanic — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:42:13 GMT

Does WET transfer the handwriting recognition personalization from a Vista Business to a Vista Ultimate PC?

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Nancy J — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:22:35 GMT

I have a year old HP DV9000 with Vista ultimate which needs to be sent to HP for repair. I want to copy all my files and settings to a new HP DV9000 with Vista Ultimate in the interim so I can keep working. Does Easy Transfer copy them to the new computer and leave them in the old, or should I interpret the word Transfer literally, i.e. it puts everything in the new computer and deletes it from the old one?

Is Easy Transfer what I should be using for this purpose, since I want to transfer all the files back to my old laptop when it's repaired?

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Sander3259 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:54:21 GMT

I have old XP Sp2, bought a new Vista O/S desktop, also bought Vista O/S laptop. I guess I nead Easy transfer. Problem is, I only have ONE monitor for old desktop and new desktop. So, was wondering, can I use Easy Transfer from old desktop with monitor to laptop, then, after transfer, use Easy transfer from Vista laptop to new Vista desktop after I have re-attached monitor to new desktop?