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 it will. I used it to transfer info from three office computers running XPS Pro 32 bit sp 3 to three brand new dell optiplex computers with windows 7 pro 64 bit. You will need a second monitor, however, because you will be following instructions for each computer separately on the screen. Very easy transfer process. Make a backup on a flash drive first for safety. I did but did not need it as everything transferred properly. Software is in the cable device and will install on xp computer automatically. Software is already embedded in Windows 7 so no installation of software required there.
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This is a question for Microsoft or Olympus. Just for an FYI, I had a bear of a time trying to the files downs to Win XP so I imagine Win 7 is going to be even more difficult. If you have the choice, opt for a recorder that does direct USB connection with no added software. This one requires very buggy software to connect via USB. Also, the file types this one uses are very difficult to convert to windows files. so........
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I initially had this installed on my computer that was running XP, and it worked just fine. It did so well that when that computer crashed a couple of weeks later, I was able to transfer the files to another computer which was running Vista.
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I'm sorry to report most of them are rebuilt therefore instead of XP Pro, they have Windows 7. I can highly recommend a word processor that is on the same standard of Word and can export import (almost seamlessly from word). They are "Libre Office and Apache Open Office". Libre Office loads quicker and has quicker response time w/o the hang up that plagues office 2007. the best qualification is they're free and no nagware. My personal choice is Private Firewall, take out windows defender from start up and go with AVAST or AVG. they are on par with paid version. I would buy a rebuilt or reconditioned as the original production run is plague with problems that a rebuilt system has rectified. BY A COOLING PAD FOR IT. Part of the problem is overheat. It is older, very reliable as a reconditioned/rebuilt, rugged, fast. It is duel core. Again Cooling pad and the 2 word processors I mentioned are free. they are so good you can desk top publish with them. The adequate word processing is usually word pad, Jarte, Q Jot, etc. Buy it if it's under 200.00 Go with 4 stars or better.
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MS Easy Transfer will move all data and docs from one computer to the other and can move items from XP to Win 7. It is pre-installed on Win 7 and a free download for XP. If all you want is to move the Quickbooks files, backup to a thumb drive (or any portable drive) on the old machine and then do a restore from that thumb drive on the new one.
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Not sure how to answer that, exactly. Word and Excel work fine with my new Dell desktop windows 7. Except for Outlook, which is horrible piece of garbage I removed and installed from a copy of Office 2007.
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I had no trouble moving all of my files and folders from an XP platform to a 7 platform about one month ago. The cable and software worked as described. Remember that the programs themselves do not transfer. That requires re-installation.
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Yes! You can select certain folders or files to transfer. In addition to compatibility with Microsoft's built-in Windows Easy Transfer software (recommended for first-time users), this cable also includes a full license to Bravura's Easy Computer Sync application (free: a $19.95 value), which adds drag and drop and other additional features for advanced users. Choose either one, making the same choice on both computers in order to successfully connect. You can download the Bravura package at www.bravurasoftware.com/easy-computer-sync. This download also includes and installs the latest versions of Microsoft's drivers (required on XP and Vista). Your Bravura Easy Computer Sync product key is provided upon purchase; enter this key when requested by Bravura's software. The product key is uniquely matched to your Amazon order number, and is licensed for use with your cable on multiple machines. How it works: You open the program and go through the steps just as you would in the sync (or automatic) transfer process, but it gives you the option to select drag and drop instead of sync. On the computer you decide to do the transfer on, it opens up a windows-like window with both computers on one split page, wherein you select folders and then drag-n-drop like normal. You can also search online videos for "Easy Computer Sync" to watch the process.
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I have the home version of Windows 7 on my laptop. I've been successful syncing my Tungsten E2 on it. My 3rd party program Documents To Go, also works, but MS Outlook 2010 doesn't sync the e-mail messages. (That isn't because of Windows 7.)
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Sounds to me like you are trying to transfer from XP or Vista to 8.1, because this is what the 8.1 machine will ask in that situation. If this is the case and you save your files to an external drive and then try, it will tell you that 8.1 can't accept data from an XP or Vista environment. Windows 8 was the last version in which you could transfer from XP or Vista using Windows Easy Transfer. Microsoft is trying to force you into using their cloud service, Sky Drive. If you upgraded from Windows 8 to 8.1 the solution is simple - restore the computer to factory settings (which will probably be Windows 8) and then the transfer will work. Only upgrade to 8.1 AFTER you transfer your data.
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I have Windows XP on my PC and Windows 7 on my laptop. Both work just great.
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Yes, I used it with windows 7. I still have it, I did not get the quality of transfer I wanted so I don't use it,.
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I'd suspect not. When I upgraded from an XP computer to a Win8 computer, I just plugged the same USB cable into the new computer and it was business as usual. Of course, this was a completely "data" drive, with no active programs on it. Or am I missing something in the question?
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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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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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I have a 160 gig drive from a crashed laptop. XP argued about it but relented and there is no problem with 7.