Comments on: Windows Vista Tip: How To Transfer Files, Program Settings And Applications From Old Computer http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html Computer - Internet - Technology Tips And Tutorials Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:09:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mike McClellan http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-18573 Mike McClellan Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:46:55 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-18573 I am trying to use the Windows Easy Transfer from Vista to transfer program settings, etc from an XP machine to a Vista machine. I made the cd to take to the XP machine and when I run it, it blue screens. I tried copying the files to the XP's hard drive rather than running them from the cd, but with no difference. Three times I have started it and had it blue screen on me. What am I doing wrong? I am trying to use the Windows Easy Transfer from Vista to transfer program settings, etc from an XP machine to a Vista machine. I made the cd to take to the XP machine and when I run it, it blue screens. I tried copying the files to the XP's hard drive rather than running them from the cd, but with no difference. Three times I have started it and had it blue screen on me. What am I doing wrong?

]]> By: Watching The Net http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-16536 Watching The Net Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:44:32 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-16536 @ICEMAN MS had a beta version for a program that could transfer installed programs but they are no longer making it available any more (I have re-edited the article above). Either way, it's not the best method to use (and probably why MS stopped supporting it). The best method is to start with a fresh install of the applications on your new system. @ICEMAN

MS had a beta version for a program that could transfer installed programs but they are no longer making it available any more (I have re-edited the article above).

Either way, it's not the best method to use (and probably why MS stopped supporting it). The best method is to start with a fresh install of the applications on your new system.

]]> By: ICEMAN 3:15 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-16525 ICEMAN 3:15 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:59:05 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-16525 How do i transfer installed programs & settings from vista to xp? thanks. How do i transfer installed programs & settings from vista to xp?
thanks.

]]> By: john http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12962 john Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:06:31 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12962 You might want to take the old 3.5 floppy drive out of the old computer and put it in the new one. You might want to take the old 3.5 floppy drive out of the old computer and put it in the new one.

]]> By: Dick Spurgeon http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12111 Dick Spurgeon Fri, 30 May 2008 03:30:51 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12111 Thanks I have been to that web site before. I need to get the WET program onto the Old 2000 box so I can follow the instructions. Thanks I have been to that web site before. I need to get the WET program onto the Old 2000 box so I can follow the instructions.

]]> By: Watching The Net http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12060 Watching The Net Wed, 28 May 2008 11:22:11 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12060 @Dick Spurgeon You can find it under Accessories \ System Tools. I found that the best way to transfer is to follow these step-by-step instructions: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Migrating-Vista-using-Windows-Easy-Transfer.html# @Dick Spurgeon

You can find it under Accessories \ System Tools. I found that the best way to transfer is to follow these step-by-step instructions:

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Migrating-Vista-using-Windows-Easy-Transfer.html#

]]> By: Dick Spurgeon http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12055 Dick Spurgeon Wed, 28 May 2008 06:27:09 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-12055 How to transfer from a Win 2000/SP4 box to a Vista Box? Where is the WET (windows easy transfer) program/download available? Best way? How to transfer from a Win 2000/SP4 box to a Vista Box? Where is the WET (windows easy transfer) program/download available? Best way?

]]> By: Watching The Net http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-11843 Watching The Net Mon, 19 May 2008 23:37:02 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-11843 @James Worthington WOW, talk about going back in time, with Win 95 and 3.5 disk drive! You won't be able to transfer programs to Vista or XP, but you may be able install the programs on Vista or XP IF they are supported (check the Software Vendor site). For the files, if they are data files (docs, spreadsheets, etc...) you may want to burn them to CD, since trying to find a new computer with a floppy drive is going to be hard these days. @James Worthington

WOW, talk about going back in time, with Win 95 and 3.5 disk drive!

You won't be able to transfer programs to Vista or XP, but you may be able install the programs on Vista or XP IF they are supported (check the Software Vendor site).

For the files, if they are data files (docs, spreadsheets, etc…) you may want to burn them to CD, since trying to find a new computer with a floppy drive is going to be hard these days.

]]> By: James Worthington http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-11807 James Worthington Sun, 18 May 2008 23:48:39 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-11807 Thanks for your website. How do I transfer Windows 95 files/programs to Windows Vista (or maybe XP)? The 95 has a 3x5 disk drive and all material is backed up on it. Thanks. Thanks for your website.
How do I transfer Windows 95 files/programs to Windows Vista (or maybe XP)?
The 95 has a 3×5 disk drive and all material is backed up on it.
Thanks.

]]> By: Watching The Net http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-9005 Watching The Net Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:15:25 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-9005 @Mr. Schuh Your best method for transferring, is to copy the document(s) to a CD or USB drive (or if you are on a Network just map a drive to the other Computer). Using Windows Easy Transfer for something like this is probably not the best method. @Mr. Schuh

Your best method for transferring, is to copy the document(s) to a CD or USB drive (or if you are on a Network just map a drive to the other Computer). Using Windows Easy Transfer for something like this is probably not the best method.

]]> By: Mr. Schuh http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-9001 Mr. Schuh Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:37:39 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/vista-tip-transfer-files-program-settings.html#comment-9001 I am unable to transfer documents from windows vista to an older windows program. How am I to do this? I want to bring a powerpoint from vista to a windows 2003. I am unable to transfer documents from windows vista to an older windows program.
How am I to do this? I want to bring a powerpoint from vista to a windows 2003.

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