Files and Transfer Wizard Problems

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nancy

Hi,
I am trying to reinstall Win XP Pro on my computer
because my computer was infected with the sasser worm. I
am trying to use the File and Transfer Wizard copy my
settings to transfer to the new installed XP. I want to
copy the settings to a CD on the E Drive. When I am
promted to "Select a transfer method", I see that 31/2
Floppy (A:) is the only thing available that I can
select. When I transfer the info anyway and try to put
in on CD, it says that the disk is corrupted or that
there is no disk inseted. These are brand new TDK CD-R
Data CDs. Any advise would help. Thanks.
 
Natively, Windows XP cannot perform a backup to a CD-R.
Use the following procedure:

1. Create a new folder on your Desktop and name it.
2. Open XP's Files and Setting Transfer Wizard.
3. Select "Old Computer"
4. Select "Other" and Browse to the Desktop folder you created.
5. The Wizard will create a file in the folder. The file is named "USMT2.UNC"
6. Record the "USMT2.UNC" file to a CD.
7. When you have installed XP and your programs, open the
Files & Settings Transfer Wizard and select "New Computer".
8. Select "I don't need the Wizard Disk......"
9. Browse to your CD Drive and insert the CD containing the "USMT2.UNC" file.
10. Your Files and Settings will begin installing on the new drive.

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

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255&Product=winxp


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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"nancy" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| Hi,
| I am trying to reinstall Win XP Pro on my computer
| because my computer was infected with the sasser worm. I
| am trying to use the File and Transfer Wizard copy my
| settings to transfer to the new installed XP. I want to
| copy the settings to a CD on the E Drive. When I am
| promted to "Select a transfer method", I see that 31/2
| Floppy (A:) is the only thing available that I can
| select. When I transfer the info anyway and try to put
| in on CD, it says that the disk is corrupted or that
| there is no disk inseted. These are brand new TDK CD-R
| Data CDs. Any advise would help. Thanks.
 
Thanks so much for the info. Will my Favorites from IE
also transfer?
nancy
-----Original Message-----
Natively, Windows XP cannot perform a backup to a CD-R.
Use the following procedure:

1. Create a new folder on your Desktop and name it.
2. Open XP's Files and Setting Transfer Wizard.
3. Select "Old Computer"
4. Select "Other" and Browse to the Desktop folder you created.
5. The Wizard will create a file in the folder. The file is named "USMT2.UNC"
6. Record the "USMT2.UNC" file to a CD.
7. When you have installed XP and your programs, open the
Files & Settings Transfer Wizard and select "New Computer".
8. Select "I don't need the Wizard Disk......"
9. Browse to your CD Drive and insert the CD
Click to expand...
containing the "USMT2.UNC" file.
 
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