Transferring data from XP to Windows 7 What product is recommended to transfer files including outlook express messages to a new computer?
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Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FGA2E1-RK (Silver) I used this to back up my files from XP2000 and use these same files on my Laptop with Windows 7. I am not sure of copying everything directly to windows 7 for I find many programs are incompatible. Microsoft gives you the option of updating files. Files from Outlook and Outlook express are saved on a special place in your computer. Ask an expert. I checked with a Staples expert and he was able to give me all the answers I needed.
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I have a windows easy transfer cable. They sell one that works with XP SP3 to any version of Vista or Windows 7. They also sell one that transfers files from any version of Vista to Windows 7.
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I wouldn't count on getting "expert" advice for this from a "Staples expert". You'll need to install an email client in Windows 7 since it does not come with one, unlike previous versions of Windows which came with Outlook Express or, in the case of Windows Vista, Windows Mail. For Windows 7, I suggest downloading and installing Windows Live Mail. Then, follow the procedure at http://www.pcdon.com/080113OutlookExpress-WindowsLiveMail.html to import your OE messages into Windows Live Mail.
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try sam`s club look for targus high speed file share cable works for me i think the price was around 26.00 hope this helps you
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Yes. Just go to advanced options and choose which wiles you want to transfer. It takes forever to actually *do* the transfer, but it works. I'm sending my laptop some videos from my desktop right now, and they're both windows 7
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Actually you cannot use it as this will only transfer from Windows (Any Windows) to Windows 7 sadly.
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My system came with Windows XP, but I had it upgraded to Windows 7 which will also require Microsoft Outlook. Hope this helps, I purchased it in 2012, don't remember some things, but have not had any problems with the system.
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I also have an older XP and newer Win7 that I needed to transfer to and from. I just used it last night. Some said it didn't work for them. I followed the instructions on the package and all went ok. I was concerned because part of the program it said Win7 and another part said Win8, but after plugging in the cable I went through some choices of which to transfer from and which files, etc. It also told me later which files/programs couldn't be transferred. I am happy with it so far.
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Actually Yes. First install Windows Easy Transfer for XP and export all your settings to and external drive or network share. After Windows 7 installation run Easy Transfer (already in Win7) and restore your settings. This will transfer all your internet settings, favorites, docs, music, pics, etc., but not any of your old programs. Be sure to have copies of programs that you want to re-install after the of Windows 7.
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Windows 7 is fine, tested and proven. I don't think XP will be a problem since it runs in 7.
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He means a backup of old messages. Some of the posts here make me think that it does not necessarily import messages from an old program. I'd try googling "import into outlook 2013" to see problems and possible solutions.
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The cable allows you to transfer "files" from one computer to another. I was able to transfer files from Windows XP to Windows 7.
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Myself, I installed it on a Win7 machine, so I have no direct experience installing it on XP. But the product literature says: Supports both 32-bit or 64-bit editions of Outlook 2010: Windows Vista with SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Terminal Server, Windows on Windows (WOW) (which allows installing 32-bit versions of Outlook 2010 on 64-bit operating systems, excluding Windows Server 2003 64-bit and Windows XP 64-bit).
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I have windows 7 but it says it is designed for XP also. check www.saltybrine.com (folderclone standard)
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Yes and it includes the software to load on your XP PC to accomplish the transfer. The Win 7 PC will already have the software. Excellent tool for the price.
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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others.However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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Yes. My son's desktop is Windows 7 and his new laptop is Windows 7 as well. He had no problem transferring data except he had to take sure neither system went into hibernation because on the first try it did and he had to start the transfer over.
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Rob~ That is exactly the situation I had. I wanted to transfer files from my 2010 XP computer to my 2013 Win7 computer. It worked flawlessly.
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Sort of. Windows 7 Upgrades are designed for Windows Vista, keeping your files and programs in place. If you have XP, you will not be able to perform that same type of upgrade directly. Instead, you can do what is called a "Clean Install" which will move your files to a Windows.old folder, but you will need to install all of your programs again. I'd also like to point out that you cannot use this Anytime Upgrade to go from XP to Win7. This product is strictly to upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium; if you do not currently have Windows 7 Starter installed, then this product will be of no use. Try searching for "Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade" as that includes the DVDs so you can do the Clean Install.
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I transferred from XP to Windows 7 and all went well. Files, pics, email contacts, email records all came across nicely. I don't know about Windows 8.1. Others can probably speak to that better. I would guess they will answer in the affirmative. This is a good company to deal with.