Windows easy Transfer *** DOES *** support FASTWiz stores (the version that
shipped with XP. Use the Wizard as though you are trying to apply the store.
When you browse to the store there is a list box that allows you to select
the store type. Select *.DAT and next steps are as follows:

Create a directory for the contents to be extracted to
Note: Windows Easy Transfer will extract all contents of the FASTWiz store
and extract it to that directory. It ** WILL NOT ** migrate any settings (App
or System) to VISTA. This was designed to be a recovery scenario, hence was
provided in the product.

Cheers!
-Vik

"WW" wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I really hope someone can help me with this... Here's the problem:
>
> I had WinXP installed and I decided to install Vista instead, before I did
> so, I cleaverly did a files and settings transfer wizard....
>
> So then I formated my Hard Drive and installed a clean version of WinVista...
> Now I want to go ahead and transfert back all my settings and files...
> And BAM! No can do!
> For a new system that is supposedly superior, I sure find this a big
> downfall....
> They should have at least made it backward compatible with WinXP files and
> settings transfer compatible.
>
> Any news on how I could get back all my infos? 'cause I really need all my
> e-mails and personal files...