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Transfer Data from Vista to Windows 8.1 with Easy Transfer Cable

Anonymous
2013-11-13T05:51:12+00:00

I have been attempting to set up a transfer with a Belkin Cable that supports Windows 8.  I upgraded to 8.1 and cannot make a connection between my two computers.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-08-14T19:22:20+00:00

    See if something like this is an option for you?

    PC Mover Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant

    http://www.laplink.com/index.php/individuals/pcmover-for-windows-8/windows-8-upgrade-assistant

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-14T15:02:47+00:00

    It appears the Easy Transfer program included in Windows Vista through Windows 8 has been removed from Windows 8.1 and later. I was in the process of replacing a Vista computer with an 8.1 one. I installed the Vista update that makes the Easy Transfer program compatible with Windows 7/8, then exported all my data and settings confidently to an external drive. Then I tried opening the transfer file on the 8.1 new computer – a process I've done for family and friends without a problem on many Win7 and Win8 computers. After examining the transfer file for several seconds, Win8.1 displayed a message saying that transfer from Windows Vista is not supported. A quick search on the 'net showed me this was a deliberate decision.

    I hope that whoever made that stupid decision dies a painful death. I also hope someone with enough sense will reverse that decision in an upcoming update to Windows 8.1.

    Meanwhile, I'll have to use IOBit's PC Transfer program, which is far less comprehensive than the Windows Easy Transfer program.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-13T19:13:56+00:00

    Sounds like Vista needs drivers.

    "If you’re transferring from a Windows XP or Vista PC through an Easy Transfer cable, be sure to install the Easy Transfer cable’s bundled drivers. (You needn’t worry about drivers in newer Windows versions because Windows 7 and Windows 8 automatically recognize the cable as soon as you plug it into a USB port.)"

    Ways to Move Information from Your Old PC to Windows

    http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/ways-to-move-information-from%20your-old-pc-to-windo.html

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-13T06:37:46+00:00

    Thanks Linney.  There is a version of Easy Transfer on my Vista machine.  I think I will need to delete this version and download the software provided with my cable.  I do not not believe I can update the version on my Vista machine.  I get an error message when I try to load the new software.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-11-13T06:00:33+00:00

    You might need to download Windows Easy Transfer for the Vista machine.

    Windows Easy Transfer for transferring from Windows Vista (32 bit or 64-bit) to Windows 7

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer

    How to transfer data from your old computer to Windows 8

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/transfer-data-from-old-computer-to-windows-8/

    Transfer Files from Windows XP, Vista or 7 to Windows 8 using Windows Easy Transfer

    http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-8/transfer-files-from-windows-xp-vista-or-7-to-windows-8-using-windows-easy-transfer/

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