Windows file transfer doesn't transfer back

[Geo90]

Hi!

My last problem was solved and everything works fine now. I need the documents and emails from the old computer. I have it on my external and made a copy to my root C drive.

The problem is that I used Windows file transfer 7 and I want the files back to my Vista computer that I reinstalled. When I use Windows file transfer I get an error message that says I should choose a valid file.

What can I do?

 

[Lottiemansion]

Hi,

Look here & try the software suggested: -

"Windows Easy Transfer couldn't open the file" on second attempt to recover files/settings

 

[ilikefree]

My guess is the drive letter is now different to the path when the backup was made.

 

[richc46]

Just a question. Did you trasfer with the same bit that you are trying to transfer back to, ie. did you use the 64 bit and now you want to go back to a 32 bit Vista?

 

[Geo90]

I have already tried the MIGrecover tool and I have password on the MIG file. So I entered the password at the end but it didn't recognize it. When I try without password it extracts alla the files but with "Error while creating destination file C:\MIGRECOVER\RECOVER\File\C:\Users\[...]

I have Vista 32-bit and installed and used Easy transfer 7, 32-bit software installation.

I attached an image of how it looks when extraction is finished, without password entered. With password it won't even extract.

 

[richc46]

Based upon all that has been said, here are my feelings.
I am not certain that easy transfer can be used to go from Seven to Vista. Easy Transfer is a marketing tool to facilitate the transfer from Vista to Seven. They want to make it easy to upgrade to Seven.
I know for a fact, it can be used to go from Vista to Vista as I did it myself as a test, before buying Seven.
Ill try to find doucmentation, which will be impossible if I am mistaken.

Edit: last point here seems to agree with my analysis
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...files-and-settings-frequently-asked-questions

 

[Geo90]

So what do I do now? I was convinced that I was able to transfer back later, to the very same computer and OS?

Can I convert the MIG file or open with another software?

 

[richc46]

If it were me, this is what I would do
Find a friend or even an enemy that has Vista. Open a new user account, transfer everything to there, and then just back up the normal fashion.
I dont know how to get information from Easy Transfer without actually making the transfer.

 

[Geo90]

Okay I might be able to do that. But how should I do it? Connect to the same network? Can the MIG-file work on another computer even if it didn't work on mine?

If I could get a computer with windows 7 would that work too by extracting from my external drive?

 

[richc46]

With Easy Transfer, Im not even sure of the network, but it is a viable method;I think that it is worth a try. I think the Mig will work on another computer, as long as the OS is correct.

The suggested methods include:
Buying the transfer cable and then going direct from computer to computer
or
What I did: Computer, to finger drive and then back to the same (or in your case another) computer after I upgraded to Seven.

I would think that if you use a computer with Seven, you can transfer as you suggested.

 

[Geo90]

Okey thanks I will try to see what I am able to do! If you come up with something else do not hesitate to propose it.

 

[richc46]

Same with you, any information you can supply will help us diagnose.

 

[ilikefree]

You can access all Windows files with a live Ubuntu cd and they get treated like any other file. Could be worth a try.

Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek

And to put it on a USB use this.

Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux

And you can use any of these live cd's.

The LiveCD List

Or this rescue disc.

SystemRescueCd

 

[richc46]

I think that the OP no longer has the files on the OS, its transferred by Windows Easy Transfer.

 

[ilikefree]

You could plug the drive in and then access them

 

[richc46]

Thats worth a try.

 

[Geo90]

Okay, I will try the above links but what drive do I plug in?
I only got one internal drive to the laptop.