What do U think of the files transfer wiz

ossa · 08-30-2009, 03:44 PM

Ok, I have been using XP pro for yrs.

I have finally added a new drive and installed Vista home prem and both are running great, dual boot scenario. xp= C: & Vista= D: each on separate drives.

What's the best way to get my settings like email accounts, rules and etc. to Vista?

I'm really not interested in transferring programs because I know some of the XP programs aren't going to work on Vista.

MTIA

usasma · 08-30-2009, 04:09 PM

Had issues with it transferring from XP to Vista on my wife's system.
The cursor would continually flash as if the system was accessing a CD-ROM.
Never did fix it - we just learned to live with it.

IMO importing anything other than data is asking for troubles. You don't know what your settings/tweaks (in XP) will do when they're imported into Vista.

**simpswr** · 08-30-2009, 04:11 PM

FAST will not transfer programs anyway . . I find it inconsistent, sometimes not willing to work on the new system. When I use it, I also back up files, favorites, email and addressses just to be safe.

ossa · 08-30-2009, 04:26 PM

I always have a backup image of my XP.

I guess there isn't a good way to do this ......

08-30-2009, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ossa Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 206 OS: XP Pro	What do U think of the files transfer wiz Ok, I have been using XP pro for yrs. I have finally added a new drive and installed Vista home prem and both are running great, dual boot scenario. xp= C: & Vista= D: each on separate drives. What's the best way to get my settings like email accounts, rules and etc. to Vista? I'm really not interested in transferring programs because I know some of the XP programs aren't going to work on Vista. MTIA

08-30-2009, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
usasma Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeastern CT, USA Posts: 1,613 OS: Vista (x64); Win7 (x32 & x64)	Re: What do U think of the files transfer wiz Had issues with it transferring from XP to Vista on my wife's system. The cursor would continually flash as if the system was accessing a CD-ROM. Never did fix it - we just learned to live with it. IMO importing anything other than data is asking for troubles. You don't know what your settings/tweaks (in XP) will do when they're imported into Vista. __________________ aka John MVP Windows - Desktop Experience "There are very few problems in life that can't be fixed by the proper application of high explosives" If I haven't replied in 48 hours, please send me a PM.

08-30-2009, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,216 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: What do U think of the files transfer wiz FAST will not transfer programs anyway . . I find it inconsistent, sometimes not willing to work on the new system. When I use it, I also back up files, favorites, email and addressses just to be safe. __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

08-30-2009, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
ossa Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 206 OS: XP Pro	Re: What do U think of the files transfer wiz I always have a backup image of my XP. I guess there isn't a good way to do this ......