Vista - Re: Windows Easy Transfer Companion

I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
system to Vista.

"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
>
> I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> That's a tall order.
>
> Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> plus those two tools might be a better route.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> technical reasons.
>
> Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> on your new PC right away.
>
> Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> and only available for the US market.

I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.

"JW" wrote:

> I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> system to Vista.
>
> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> >
> > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > That's a tall order.
> >
> > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> >
> > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > technical reasons.
> >
> > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > on your new PC right away.
> >
> > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > and only available for the US market.
>
>
>

I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
hang-up I'd like to hear from you.

"RAAckerman" wrote:

> I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
>
> "JW" wrote:
>
> > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > system to Vista.
> >
> > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > >
> > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > That's a tall order.
> > >
> > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > >
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > >
> > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > technical reasons.
> > >
> > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > on your new PC right away.
> > >
> > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > and only available for the US market.
> >
> >
> >

I also am having that same problem, where it says "windows directories were
found on multiple dirves" or that I am running multiple operating systems. I
have poked all around and can find nothing to fix the problem. Dell doesn't
seem to support this issue...has anyone found a solution?

"JALAN" wrote:

> I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
> run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
> currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
> hang-up I'd like to hear from you.
>
> "RAAckerman" wrote:
>
> > I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> > says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> > Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> > there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
> >
> > "JW" wrote:
> >
> > > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > > system to Vista.
> > >
> > > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > > >
> > > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > > That's a tall order.
> > > >
> > > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > > >
> > > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > > technical reasons.
> > > >
> > > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > > on your new PC right away.
> > > >
> > > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > > and only available for the US market.
> > >
> > >
> > >

I also am getting this same error. I think I know why but I don't know what
the fix is. I bet most of us with this problem have Dell machines. I just
recently got a new E520 desktop. I noticed my D drive was created by Dell
and has a volume label of Recovery. I have a feeling we can dual boot into
this recovery drive and Easy Transfer companion is wigging out about it and
refusing to work. What's ironic is this cable was recommended by Dell to be
the easiest means of transferring data from your old machine to your new one.
The cable is recognized fine by both computers, I just haven't been able to
get Easy File Transfer, or Easy file transfer companion to work. I have been
trying to use the pcsync software that came with my Belkin Easy Transfer
cable but it sucks too. It works sometimes but I have issues
when I need to create the directory on my Vista machine. What a pain in the
you know what!


"Angie B" wrote:

> I also am having that same problem, where it says "windows directories were
> found on multiple dirves" or that I am running multiple operating systems. I
> have poked all around and can find nothing to fix the problem. Dell doesn't
> seem to support this issue...has anyone found a solution?
>
> "JALAN" wrote:
>
> > I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
> > run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
> > currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
> > hang-up I'd like to hear from you.
> >
> > "RAAckerman" wrote:
> >
> > > I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> > > says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> > > Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> > > there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
> > >
> > > "JW" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > > > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > > > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > > > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > > > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > > > system to Vista.
> > > >
> > > > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > > > >
> > > > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > > > That's a tall order.
> > > > >
> > > > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > > > >
> > > > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > > > technical reasons.
> > > > >
> > > > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > > > on your new PC right away.
> > > > >
> > > > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > > > and only available for the US market.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >

I have an eMachines T5086 and am running into the same problem! Best Buy
transferred data when it set up my computer, but I had to reformat my hard
drive from the recovery disk D. I can't find a solution to this anywhere,
and it seems you guys haven't either! I was going to transfer across my
network instead of using the cable, but nothing is gonna happen until this
issue is resolved!

"Jerry" wrote:

> I also am getting this same error. I think I know why but I don't know what
> the fix is. I bet most of us with this problem have Dell machines. I just
> recently got a new E520 desktop. I noticed my D drive was created by Dell
> and has a volume label of Recovery. I have a feeling we can dual boot into
> this recovery drive and Easy Transfer companion is wigging out about it and
> refusing to work. What's ironic is this cable was recommended by Dell to be
> the easiest means of transferring data from your old machine to your new one.
> The cable is recognized fine by both computers, I just haven't been able to
> get Easy File Transfer, or Easy file transfer companion to work. I have been
> trying to use the pcsync software that came with my Belkin Easy Transfer
> cable but it sucks too. It works sometimes but I have issues
> when I need to create the directory on my Vista machine. What a pain in the
> you know what!
>
>
> "Angie B" wrote:
>
> > I also am having that same problem, where it says "windows directories were
> > found on multiple dirves" or that I am running multiple operating systems. I
> > have poked all around and can find nothing to fix the problem. Dell doesn't
> > seem to support this issue...has anyone found a solution?
> >
> > "JALAN" wrote:
> >
> > > I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
> > > run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
> > > currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
> > > hang-up I'd like to hear from you.
> > >
> > > "RAAckerman" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> > > > says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> > > > Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> > > > there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
> > > >
> > > > "JW" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > > > > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > > > > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > > > > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > > > > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > > > > system to Vista.
> > > > >
> > > > > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > > > > That's a tall order.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > > > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > > > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > > > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > > > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > > > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > > > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > > > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > > > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > > > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > > > > technical reasons.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > > > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > > > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > > > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > > > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > > > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > > > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > > > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > > > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > > > > on your new PC right away.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > > > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > > > > and only available for the US market.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >

"arkaycee" wrote:

> I have an eMachines T5086 and am running into the same problem! Best Buy
> transferred data when it set up my computer, but I had to reformat my hard
> drive from the recovery disk D. I can't find a solution to this anywhere,
> and it seems you guys haven't either! I was going to transfer across my
> network instead of using the cable, but nothing is gonna happen until this
> issue is resolved!
>
> "Jerry" wrote:
>
> > I also am getting this same error. I think I know why but I don't know what
> > the fix is. I bet most of us with this problem have Dell machines. I just
> > recently got a new E520 desktop. I noticed my D drive was created by Dell
> > and has a volume label of Recovery. I have a feeling we can dual boot into
> > this recovery drive and Easy Transfer companion is wigging out about it and
> > refusing to work. What's ironic is this cable was recommended by Dell to be
> > the easiest means of transferring data from your old machine to your new one.
> > The cable is recognized fine by both computers, I just haven't been able to
> > get Easy File Transfer, or Easy file transfer companion to work. I have been
> > trying to use the pcsync software that came with my Belkin Easy Transfer
> > cable but it sucks too. It works sometimes but I have issues
> > when I need to create the directory on my Vista machine. What a pain in the
> > you know what!
> >
> >
> > "Angie B" wrote:
> >
> > > I also am having that same problem, where it says "windows directories were
> > > found on multiple dirves" or that I am running multiple operating systems. I
> > > have poked all around and can find nothing to fix the problem. Dell doesn't
> > > seem to support this issue...has anyone found a solution?
> > >
> > > "JALAN" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
> > > > run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
> > > > currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
> > > > hang-up I'd like to hear from you.
> > > >
> > > > "RAAckerman" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> > > > > says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> > > > > Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> > > > > there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
> > > > >
> > > > > "JW" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > > > > > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > > > > > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > > > > > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > > > > > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > > > > > system to Vista.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > > > > > That's a tall order.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > > > > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > > > > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > > > > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > > > > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > > > > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > > > > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > > > > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > > > > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > > > > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > > > > > technical reasons.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > > > > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > > > > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > > > > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > > > > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > > > > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > > > > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > > > > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > > > > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > > > > > on your new PC right away.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > > > > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > > > > > and only available for the US market.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >

Sorry for the blank response!

I have made some progress here--turns out you have to start the process from
your old computer first! Open WET on the original computer. Follow the
prompts; you'll be asked whether to have the program go past the firewall on
the new computer. Tell it yes. Then, there is a prompt for a "key"--I asked
for one. You can select the files/folders/settings you want to transfer. If
your hard drives are not well-organized, you may want to look at what is
where before you start the process.

You' are instructed to start program on your other computer (type in
"Windows Easy Transfer" in the "Search" bar above the "Start" button and
select WET, not WETC). Follow directions and enter the "key" when prompted.

The problem I had, however, is that it was transferring the data to the
recovery drive D: instead of C:! I couldn't figure out why, just before the
old machine started transferring the files, it displayed "There might not be
enough room on the new computer to copy the settings you have selected" when
I have a 250 gig hard drive! Turns out there were some files (350Mb worth!)
that for some unknown reason had saved themselves to the D: drive prior to my
reformat of the C: drive. (I had noticed that before, too, but that's a
different issue).

Even though the stuff I was transferring allegedly was only about 8 Mb, it
was very slow to happen on my old computer. The new one is sort of in a
holding pattern until the old machine is done.

I will try once again to do the transfer and will report back my success or
lack thereof!

"arkaycee" wrote:

> I have an eMachines T5086 and am running into the same problem! Best Buy
> transferred data when it set up my computer, but I had to reformat my hard
> drive from the recovery disk D. I can't find a solution to this anywhere,
> and it seems you guys haven't either! I was going to transfer across my
> network instead of using the cable, but nothing is gonna happen until this
> issue is resolved!
>
> "Jerry" wrote:
>
> > I also am getting this same error. I think I know why but I don't know what
> > the fix is. I bet most of us with this problem have Dell machines. I just
> > recently got a new E520 desktop. I noticed my D drive was created by Dell
> > and has a volume label of Recovery. I have a feeling we can dual boot into
> > this recovery drive and Easy Transfer companion is wigging out about it and
> > refusing to work. What's ironic is this cable was recommended by Dell to be
> > the easiest means of transferring data from your old machine to your new one.
> > The cable is recognized fine by both computers, I just haven't been able to
> > get Easy File Transfer, or Easy file transfer companion to work. I have been
> > trying to use the pcsync software that came with my Belkin Easy Transfer
> > cable but it sucks too. It works sometimes but I have issues
> > when I need to create the directory on my Vista machine. What a pain in the
> > you know what!
> >
> >
> > "Angie B" wrote:
> >
> > > I also am having that same problem, where it says "windows directories were
> > > found on multiple dirves" or that I am running multiple operating systems. I
> > > have poked all around and can find nothing to fix the problem. Dell doesn't
> > > seem to support this issue...has anyone found a solution?
> > >
> > > "JALAN" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
> > > > run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
> > > > currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
> > > > hang-up I'd like to hear from you.
> > > >
> > > > "RAAckerman" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> > > > > says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> > > > > Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> > > > > there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
> > > > >
> > > > > "JW" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > > > > > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > > > > > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > > > > > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > > > > > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > > > > > system to Vista.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > > > > > That's a tall order.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > > > > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > > > > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > > > > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > > > > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > > > > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > > > > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > > > > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > > > > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > > > > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > > > > > technical reasons.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > > > > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > > > > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > > > > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > > > > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > > > > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > > > > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > > > > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > > > > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > > > > > on your new PC right away.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > > > > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > > > > > and only available for the US market.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >

arkaycee

Any success. I have a new Dell Inspiron E1505 with Vista home premium. I
have received the same warning that "windows directories were found on
multiple drives". "This computer appears to be set up for running multiple
operating system. This is currently not a supported scenario". How do I fix,
so that I can use WETC?
--
Paco129


"arkaycee" wrote:

> Sorry for the blank response!
>
> I have made some progress here--turns out you have to start the process from
> your old computer first! Open WET on the original computer. Follow the
> prompts; you'll be asked whether to have the program go past the firewall on
> the new computer. Tell it yes. Then, there is a prompt for a "key"--I asked
> for one. You can select the files/folders/settings you want to transfer. If
> your hard drives are not well-organized, you may want to look at what is
> where before you start the process.
>
> You' are instructed to start program on your other computer (type in
> "Windows Easy Transfer" in the "Search" bar above the "Start" button and
> select WET, not WETC). Follow directions and enter the "key" when prompted.
>
> The problem I had, however, is that it was transferring the data to the
> recovery drive D: instead of C:! I couldn't figure out why, just before the
> old machine started transferring the files, it displayed "There might not be
> enough room on the new computer to copy the settings you have selected" when
> I have a 250 gig hard drive! Turns out there were some files (350Mb worth!)
> that for some unknown reason had saved themselves to the D: drive prior to my
> reformat of the C: drive. (I had noticed that before, too, but that's a
> different issue).
>
> Even though the stuff I was transferring allegedly was only about 8 Mb, it
> was very slow to happen on my old computer. The new one is sort of in a
> holding pattern until the old machine is done.
>
> I will try once again to do the transfer and will report back my success or
> lack thereof!
>
> "arkaycee" wrote:
>
> > I have an eMachines T5086 and am running into the same problem! Best Buy
> > transferred data when it set up my computer, but I had to reformat my hard
> > drive from the recovery disk D. I can't find a solution to this anywhere,
> > and it seems you guys haven't either! I was going to transfer across my
> > network instead of using the cable, but nothing is gonna happen until this
> > issue is resolved!
> >
> > "Jerry" wrote:
> >
> > > I also am getting this same error. I think I know why but I don't know what
> > > the fix is. I bet most of us with this problem have Dell machines. I just
> > > recently got a new E520 desktop. I noticed my D drive was created by Dell
> > > and has a volume label of Recovery. I have a feeling we can dual boot into
> > > this recovery drive and Easy Transfer companion is wigging out about it and
> > > refusing to work. What's ironic is this cable was recommended by Dell to be
> > > the easiest means of transferring data from your old machine to your new one.
> > > The cable is recognized fine by both computers, I just haven't been able to
> > > get Easy File Transfer, or Easy file transfer companion to work. I have been
> > > trying to use the pcsync software that came with my Belkin Easy Transfer
> > > cable but it sucks too. It works sometimes but I have issues
> > > when I need to create the directory on my Vista machine. What a pain in the
> > > you know what!
> > >
> > >
> > > "Angie B" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I also am having that same problem, where it says "windows directories were
> > > > found on multiple dirves" or that I am running multiple operating systems. I
> > > > have poked all around and can find nothing to fix the problem. Dell doesn't
> > > > seem to support this issue...has anyone found a solution?
> > > >
> > > > "JALAN" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I'm having the same problem: new Dell XPS 410 pc, one hard drive, WETC won't
> > > > > run because "windows directories were found on multiple drives...this is
> > > > > currently no a supported scenerio." If anyone knows how to get around this
> > > > > hang-up I'd like to hear from you.
> > > > >
> > > > > "RAAckerman" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I am trying to use it. the Easy transfer had no problems. However, the WETC
> > > > > > says that I am running multiple operating systems. It is ONLY Vista Home
> > > > > > Premium (new machine) on one and XP Pro on the other.
> > > > > > there does not seem to be any other information on this subject, either.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "JW" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > I expect that it is only moving Microsoft Programs since to move programs
> > > > > > > not only are there the program files and the .dlls stored in various places
> > > > > > > but there are also the related registry entries for these programs that have
> > > > > > > to be moved. In addition there are of course licensing issues so the
> > > > > > > program can probably only be used when doing an inplace upgrade from an XP
> > > > > > > system to Vista.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:%23HKE%23g8RHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > Anyone tried it? Heard of anyone who has used it?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I've used WET before. But this is suppose to transfer programs.
> > > > > > > > That's a tall order.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Perhaps, in combination with WET this would be a better
> > > > > > > > alternative for users than a straight upgrade. A custom install
> > > > > > > > plus those two tools might be a better route.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your
> > > > > > > > most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows
> > > > > > > > Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular
> > > > > > > > programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have
> > > > > > > > complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the
> > > > > > > > programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some
> > > > > > > > programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high
> > > > > > > > confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to
> > > > > > > > technical reasons.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy
> > > > > > > > Transfer-which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your
> > > > > > > > data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either
> > > > > > > > an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC
> > > > > > > > manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy
> > > > > > > > Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your
> > > > > > > > Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion
> > > > > > > > you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the
> > > > > > > > data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive
> > > > > > > > on your new PC right away.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Easy Transfer Companion only transfers programs from a Windows XP-based PC
> > > > > > > > to a Windows Vista-based PC. Easy Transfer Companion is currently in Beta,
> > > > > > > > and only available for the US market.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >