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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
