Cant use windows 8.1 Windows Easy Transfer on Windows 8.1

Anonymous
2013-10-19T19:59:57+00:00

I updated from Windows 8 to the new Windows 8.1.

I want to CREATE a Windows Easy Transfer file on the Windows 8.1 machine.  When using WET, it just does not have that option.  Is this discontinued in Windows 8.1 or a bug?

Is there a way to create a WET file on the 8.1 machine?

Many thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-26T14:40:34+00:00

    I was also disappointed to just discover it. FYI USMT is the command line version of this. Comes with ADK so I am going in that direction.

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39982

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-14T02:00:09+00:00

    Windows Easy Transfer DOES exist in 8.1 (at least it does in a box that has been upgraded from 8.0, search apps for "easy") however it will ONLY allow transfer from 8 or 7.  It refuses to read a .MIG file from XP.  I needed to transfer from XP (because support for XP is about to end...) to a new laptop running 8.1.  It seems absurd to me that MS removes support for XP and at the same time removes the ability to migrate away from XP. 

    BUT there is a way!  I used WET for XP to 7 on the XP box and then fired up WET on an 8.0 box.  This gives you the option to save WET to a USB stick.  I then installed WET (8.0) on the 8.1 box and it allowed me to transfer the files from the .MIG file created on the XP box.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-10T18:31:52+00:00

    Hi,

     

    Windows Easy Transfer is removed from Windows 8.1.

    Items that now can be easily transfered by using SkyDrive in combination with other services and tools, such as Xbox Music to back up your music collection, and File History to keep files always backup and up-to-date.

     

    You may refer to the thread link and the suggestions provided by Michael Day [MSFT].

    Windows Easy Transfer (Win 8.1)

     

    Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

    SUCKS ASSSSSSSSSS

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-10T18:26:09+00:00

    What a bunch of BS. Windows file transfer wasn't only to go from older versions of windows but to go to NEW COMPUTERS DUMM A$$E$. Microsoft short sighted once again. Next they are going to bring the feature back if you pay 89.99 so dumb. I am done with windows 8 and windows 8.1 Going to go buy me an apple. yuk

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-11-06T19:23:03+00:00

    I was going to say that you probably can't believe how pissed off I am right now, having to do file transfers on two computers (yeah, only two right now), and not be able to use WET.    But I'm glad I came across your post --- I'm not the only pissed off administrator out there.

    Microsoft of late has given the finger to small business.    No more SBS.   Can't use Exchange Server on same server as Server 2012 without extra fuss.   MS is trying to force everyone to use Skydrive (I won't let my users use it for business) and Office 365.    Getting really disgusted.

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