Vista - Re: Windows Easy Transfer Companion

Forgot this:

- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista; Windows XP
Two physical PCs. The old PC must be running Windows XP SP2 and the new PC must be running
Windows Vista - both in U.S. English.

Both PCs must be connected via an Easy Transfer Cable or LAN.

At least 200MB of free disk space.



Must be run as a user with Administrator rights.
"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
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> 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.