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Old 06-15-2008   #1 (permalink)
Ian F.


 
 

Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

I am attempting to transfer files & settings using the Belkin Easy
Transfer cable from an XP computer to a Vista computer.

All starts well by showing that the two computers are connected. But after
finding the files and settings and providing the amount of data to be
transferred, it starts gathering information but then shows a flashing
disconnection icon in the upper right of both computers' transfer windows
and freezes.

This happens at a different place each time, but early in the procedure
(after about 10 minutes). Would anyone have any advice? I have done
everything by the book, as far as I'm aware. Many thanks.

Ian

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Old 06-15-2008   #2 (permalink)
Mark L. Ferguson


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

I think I remember that the Belkin cable uses USB. That behavior is very
suggestive of a "Power Management" tab setting on the USB device properties
pages. Uncheck the option to allow the device to turn off.

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Mark L. Ferguson

"Ian F." <wowfabgroovy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> I am attempting to transfer files & settings using the Belkin Easy
> Transfer cable from an XP computer to a Vista computer.
>
> All starts well by showing that the two computers are connected. But after
> finding the files and settings and providing the amount of data to be
> transferred, it starts gathering information but then shows a flashing
> disconnection icon in the upper right of both computers' transfer windows
> and freezes.
>
> This happens at a different place each time, but early in the procedure
> (after about 10 minutes). Would anyone have any advice? I have done
> everything by the book, as far as I'm aware. Many thanks.
>
> Ian
>
> --
>
>
>
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Old 06-15-2008   #3 (permalink)
Ian F.


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

"Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@xxxxxx> wrote in
message news:eS$XKRxzIHA.5716@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I think I remember that the Belkin cable uses USB.
It does, yes.
Quote:

> That behavior is very suggestive of a "Power Management" tab setting on
> the USB device properties pages. Uncheck the option to allow the device
> to turn off.
I have set the power management settings on the Vista computer to never
shut down. Is that what you mean or is there something else I should be
attending to?

Thanks,

Ian


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-15-2008   #4 (permalink)
Mark L. Ferguson


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

Click start, and type: devmgmt.msc
Doubleclick all the USB devices for their Properties pages, and look at all
the "Power Management" tabs for checkboxes to uncheck.

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Mark L. Ferguson

"Ian F." <wowfabgroovy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> "Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@xxxxxx> wrote in
> message news:eS$XKRxzIHA.5716@xxxxxx
>
Quote:

>>I think I remember that the Belkin cable uses USB.
>
> It does, yes.
>
Quote:

>> That behavior is very suggestive of a "Power Management" tab setting on
>> the USB device properties pages. Uncheck the option to allow the device
>> to turn off.
>
> I have set the power management settings on the Vista computer to never
> shut down. Is that what you mean or is there something else I should be
> attending to?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ian
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-15-2008   #5 (permalink)
Ian F.


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

"Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@xxxxxx> wrote in
message news:eJK85hxzIHA.4004@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Click start, and type: devmgmt.msc
> Doubleclick all the USB devices for their Properties pages, and look at
> all the "Power Management" tabs for checkboxes to uncheck.
Mark, would that be on the Vista computer, the XP computer or both?

Ian


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-15-2008   #6 (permalink)
Mark L. Ferguson


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

Both have the setting, and there is no way to tell which is doing it.

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Mark L. Ferguson

"Ian F." <wowfabgroovy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> "Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@xxxxxx> wrote in
> message news:eJK85hxzIHA.4004@xxxxxx
>
Quote:

>> Click start, and type: devmgmt.msc
>> Doubleclick all the USB devices for their Properties pages, and look at
>> all the "Power Management" tabs for checkboxes to uncheck.
>
> Mark, would that be on the Vista computer, the XP computer or both?
>
> Ian
>
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Old 06-15-2008   #7 (permalink)
Ian F.


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer

"Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@xxxxxx> wrote in
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> Both have the setting, and there is no way to tell which is doing it.
Ok - I'll take a look at them both later and report back. Many thanks for
the input.

Ian


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Old 06-16-2008   #8 (permalink)
Ian F.


 
 

Re: Windows Easy Transfer - program crashes during transfer


"Mark L. Ferguson" <MarkLFerguson@xxxxxx> wrote in
message news:eJK85hxzIHA.4004@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Click start, and type: devmgmt.msc
> Doubleclick all the USB devices for their Properties pages, and look at
> all the "Power Management" tabs for checkboxes to uncheck.
Tried this, Mark, and unchecked one box that was checked but to no avail.

Ian


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