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 Windows Easy Transfer on Windows Vista |
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| Developed by | Microsoft |
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| Initial release | November 8, 2006 |
| Latest release | 6.0.6001.18000 / February 4, 2008 |
| OS | Windows Vista |
| Type | File transfer |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | Windows Easy Transfer |
Windows Easy Transfer is a program included in Windows Vista which helps users to move files and settings stored on their computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista itself, to a new computer running Windows Vista. 1 It succeeded the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard included in Windows XP. The application is downloadable for Windows XP or Windows 2000. 2
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Features transferred
Windows Easy Transfer can transfer 1:
- Files and folders including photos, music, videos, documents, email messages and contacts
- User accounts and user account settings (Windows 2000 Professional and later)
- Application configuration data files and settings (Windows XP Professional and later)
- Several Windows configuration settings stored in the registry (Windows XP and later)
The program does not support transferring entire applications themselves and system files such as fonts and drivers.1 For transferring certain supported applications, Microsoft has released the Windows Easy Transfer Companion. 3 Also, for power users, administrators and enterprise computers, a command-line User State Migration Tool (USMT) is available. 4
Transfer methods
There are several methods that can be used 1:
- Using a proprietary USB-to-USB bridge cable made by Belkin called the Easy Transfer Cable
- Using CD/DVD, a USB flash drive or an external hard disk drive
- Over a wired or wireless network or using an ethernet crossover cable
Notably, transferring over a Direct Cable Connection using parallel or serial cables and using floppy disks is not supported. 5 These methods were supported in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP.
Frequent complaints on the Internet
Internet forums contain many problem reports, including stalled network transfers; users have apparently had to resort to manual transfer of data with the help of a leaked internal tool from Microsoft support located for download here. [1].
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Description of Windows Easy Transfer for Windows Vista
- ^ Quick Start Guide to Windows Vista User Profile Migration
- ^ Using Windows Easy Transfer: Windows Vista blog
- ^ User State Migration Tool (USMT) 3
- ^ The option to use a serial cable connection or an infrared link is unavailable when you create an incoming connection in Windows Vista
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