Windows Easy Transfer vs. User State Migration Tool


  1. wallyinnc
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    Windows Easy Transfer vs. User State Migration Tool


    Do you know if there is a difference between these two tools? MS site sometimes points to one and sometimes to another when recomending a tool for migrating from XP to Win7,

    Also, should I expect problems or take special steps when migrating from XP x86 to Win7 X64, using one of these or similar tool?

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  3. Antman
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    I believe USMT is for servers, or will handle servers, and the Easy Transfer will not handle servers.
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  4. theog
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    Hi wallyinnc

    If you use the XP Windows Easy Transfer you can expect problems with win7, download the newer version for XP, Vista, and Win7, from MS downloads.
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  6. wallyinnc
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    Tks!
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