[RESOLVED] Transferring Files from PC(XP) To Laptop(Windows 7)

[TFSP]

Having difficulty accomplishing this. Get Error Message saying they are not connected. Using Crossover Ethernet Transfer Cable via Easy Transfer for Windows 7. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

[Steve R Jones]

I had great luck coping from XP to Vista... Gave up trying to do XP to Win 7...

Guessing you've been prompted about updating the version of the software on XP.

[dneilson]

Defective cable? Un plug and re-plug both ends of the cable a couple of times. Make sure they're fully seated. Try another cable.

[TFSP]

Yes I got that message to update XP software and when I tried to update it refused to do it.

The cable that I have was just purchased yesterday and yes I tried rehooking them up several times to no avail.

This is beginning to irritate me.

[TFSP]

Checked Windows XP Update--Everything is Up-To-Date.

[Train]

Windows Easy Transfer for transferring from Windows XP (32 bit) to Windows 7
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downl...s.aspx?id=4503

[TFSP]

Problem solved! Easy Transfer says there are three ways to transfer files. The first was with crossover cable, second network and crossover, and third external hard-drive.

I was using first choice that kept saying 'puters not connected.
I next chose the network choice--bingo! I transferred files with no problem after I inserted the key number.

Thanks to all that responded.