Files and transfer wizard problem

[Guest]

I want to transfer files from my old Windows ME computer to my new XP
computer. The files and transfer wizard prompts me to make a "Wizard Disk."
However, this new Dell computer did not come with an XP disk or a floppy
disk. How can I make a "Wizard Disk"?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305621&Product=winxp

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118&Product=winxp

List of Programs Whose Settings Are Migrated When You Use
the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];304903

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I want to transfer files from my old Windows ME computer to my new XP
| computer. The files and transfer wizard prompts me to make a "Wizard Disk."
| However, this new Dell computer did not come with an XP disk or a floppy
| disk. How can I make a "Wizard Disk"?

 

[Ron Martell]

I want to transfer files from my old Windows ME computer to my new XP
computer. The files and transfer wizard prompts me to make a "Wizard Disk."
However, this new Dell computer did not come with an XP disk or a floppy
disk. How can I make a "Wizard Disk"?

Your new computer does not have a 3.5 inch diskette drive?

Try this. I am not sure that it will work. My computer has an A:
drive so I cannot test it.

1. Open a DOS command prompt window (Start - Run - CMD)

2. Enter the following commands:

MD C:\Wizard
SUBST A: C:\Wizard

3. Leave the command prompt window open and try running FASTW again.
If we are lucky the SUBST command will work and the files for the disk
will be saved into the C:\Wizard folder. You can then burn these
files onto a CD, and then use the CD to run the program on your old
computer.

Good luck




Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

 

[Sky King]

First priority would be to contact Dell and get a CD with the XP files.
You will need that many times in the days ahead, not just for the FAST
wizard.


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....Sky

Tom "Sky" King
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