Easy Transfer Cable Issues

I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files to Vista
but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a scanning
error. Has anyone else had this problem?

The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the point where
I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning" error message.
It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.

On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in Search.
Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a CD.
It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.

"MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
>I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files to Vista
> but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a scanning
> error. Has anyone else had this problem?
>
> The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the point where
> I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning" error message.
> It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.

I tried your suggestion but no luck.

The exact error message that I get is:

"There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy Transfer
will now be cancelled"

I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even have
file sharing turned on.

"Michael Jennings" wrote:

> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in Search.
> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a CD.
> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
>
> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files to Vista
> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a scanning
> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
> >
> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the point where
> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning" error message.
> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
>
>
>

The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
out of date. Here's a link to the article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us

If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371

If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.

Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.

"MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
>I tried your suggestion but no luck.
>
> The exact error message that I get is:
>
> "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy Transfer
> will now be cancelled"
>
> I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even have
> file sharing turned on.
>
> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>
>> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in Search.
>> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
>> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a CD.
>> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
>> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
>>
>> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
>> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files to Vista
>> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a scanning
>> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
>> >
>> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the point where
>> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning" error message.
>> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
>>
>>
>>

I have the exact same issue! I have tried the Belkin and cables unlimited
"vista certified cables", wireless home network, wired home network, and
external hard drive. The issue is, as previously stated, an inability for the
software to read from the source (XP in this case) hard drive. I am the
administrator, I have switched off Zone alarm, windows firewall, avg, even
unplugged the wireless card when using the cables. All manners work fine in
terms of connecting the 2 pcs. So why does the software not read the source
hard drive!!! Unacceptable Microsoft!! Should legally evaluate the term
"easy" which is being used!

"Michael Jennings" wrote:

> The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
> out of date. Here's a link to the article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us
>
> If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371
>
> If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
> get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
> Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
> copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.
>
> Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
> http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
> It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.
>
> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
> >I tried your suggestion but no luck.
> >
> > The exact error message that I get is:
> >
> > "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy Transfer
> > will now be cancelled"
> >
> > I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even have
> > file sharing turned on.
> >
> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >
> >> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in Search.
> >> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
> >> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a CD.
> >> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
> >> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
> >>
> >> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
> >> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files to Vista
> >> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a scanning
> >> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
> >> >
> >> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the point where
> >> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning" error message.
> >> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Right. The issue before was with a XP home machine (2 year old Dell laptop).
I'm now having the same problem with an XP media centre edition machine (4
month old Compaq). So 2 completely differnt pcs and OS'. Why does this
useless program not read from a hard drive?? Has Microsoft nothing to say
for their worthless piece of software?

"Moe Man" wrote:

> I have the exact same issue! I have tried the Belkin and cables unlimited
> "vista certified cables", wireless home network, wired home network, and
> external hard drive. The issue is, as previously stated, an inability for the
> software to read from the source (XP in this case) hard drive. I am the
> administrator, I have switched off Zone alarm, windows firewall, avg, even
> unplugged the wireless card when using the cables. All manners work fine in
> terms of connecting the 2 pcs. So why does the software not read the source
> hard drive!!! Unacceptable Microsoft!! Should legally evaluate the term
> "easy" which is being used!
>
> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>
> > The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
> > out of date. Here's a link to the article:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us
> >
> > If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371
> >
> > If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
> > get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
> > Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
> > copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.
> >
> > Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
> > http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
> > It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.
> >
> > "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
> > >I tried your suggestion but no luck.
> > >
> > > The exact error message that I get is:
> > >
> > > "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy Transfer
> > > will now be cancelled"
> > >
> > > I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even have
> > > file sharing turned on.
> > >
> > > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in Search.
> > >> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
> > >> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a CD.
> > >> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
> > >> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
> > >>
> > >> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
> > >> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files to Vista
> > >> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a scanning
> > >> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
> > >> >
> > >> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the point where
> > >> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning" error message.
> > >> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >

What are you trying to accomplish? Which useless program are you referring
to? My Vista machine will read and write from and to the XP machine. My XP
machine will read from and write to the Vista machine. Via a wired LinkSys
router. Apparently settings are wrong. This leads one to believe that thee
problem lies between the chair and the keyboard.
Try this: http://www.thetornado.com/site/home.shtml I have used it to
transfer files from Windows ME to Vista, XP to Vista and XP to XP. No
problems.
"Moe Man" <MoeMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6D07E924-671E-4601-B935-B927CED63EBB@microsoft.com...
> Right. The issue before was with a XP home machine (2 year old Dell
> laptop).
> I'm now having the same problem with an XP media centre edition machine (4
> month old Compaq). So 2 completely differnt pcs and OS'. Why does this
> useless program not read from a hard drive?? Has Microsoft nothing to say
> for their worthless piece of software?
>
> "Moe Man" wrote:
>
>> I have the exact same issue! I have tried the Belkin and cables unlimited
>> "vista certified cables", wireless home network, wired home network, and
>> external hard drive. The issue is, as previously stated, an inability for
>> the
>> software to read from the source (XP in this case) hard drive. I am the
>> administrator, I have switched off Zone alarm, windows firewall, avg,
>> even
>> unplugged the wireless card when using the cables. All manners work fine
>> in
>> terms of connecting the 2 pcs. So why does the software not read the
>> source
>> hard drive!!! Unacceptable Microsoft!! Should legally evaluate the term
>> "easy" which is being used!
>>
>> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>>
>> > The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
>> > out of date. Here's a link to the article:
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us
>> >
>> > If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371
>> >
>> > If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
>> > get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
>> > Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
>> > copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.
>> >
>> > Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
>> > http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
>> > It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.
>> >
>> > "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
>> > >I tried your suggestion but no luck.
>> > >
>> > > The exact error message that I get is:
>> > >
>> > > "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy
>> > > Transfer
>> > > will now be cancelled"
>> > >
>> > > I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even
>> > > have
>> > > file sharing turned on.
>> > >
>> > > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in
>> > >> Search.
>> > >> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
>> > >> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a
>> > >> CD.
>> > >> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
>> > >> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
>> > >>
>> > >> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> > >> message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
>> > >> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files
>> > >> >to Vista
>> > >> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a
>> > >> > scanning
>> > >> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
>> > >> >
>> > >> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the
>> > >> > point where
>> > >> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning"
>> > >> > error message.
>> > >> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> >
>> >
>> >

Not quite a problem between the chair and keyboard.. Reading instead of being
cheeky would be far more helpful mate.

This post has nothing to do with connecting an XP pc and Vista pc. I have a
mixed 9 all connected together with no problems. The issue is with the easy
transfer software.

I am using the easy transfer software from Microsoft. When I install it onto
either a XP home or XP media centre pc and run the backup utility or transfer
utility the software crashes and stops, where it says it cannot read from the
source disk. Yes I am logged in as an admin. I can get an ethernet, wireless,
and transfer cable all to connect between XP and Vista with no problem, but
the software will not read from the source disk. The software will not read
from the hard disk of either pc and I have tried all the above conenctions,
as well as, trying to backup the XP user data onto a network drive,
additional local drive, external drive, DVD.. all fail with the error that
the local disk cannot be read. Hopefully I was clearer this time.

"Charles W Davis" wrote:

> What are you trying to accomplish? Which useless program are you referring
> to? My Vista machine will read and write from and to the XP machine. My XP
> machine will read from and write to the Vista machine. Via a wired LinkSys
> router. Apparently settings are wrong. This leads one to believe that thee
> problem lies between the chair and the keyboard.
> Try this: http://www.thetornado.com/site/home.shtml I have used it to
> transfer files from Windows ME to Vista, XP to Vista and XP to XP. No
> problems.
> "Moe Man" <MoeMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6D07E924-671E-4601-B935-B927CED63EBB@microsoft.com...
> > Right. The issue before was with a XP home machine (2 year old Dell
> > laptop).
> > I'm now having the same problem with an XP media centre edition machine (4
> > month old Compaq). So 2 completely differnt pcs and OS'. Why does this
> > useless program not read from a hard drive?? Has Microsoft nothing to say
> > for their worthless piece of software?
> >
> > "Moe Man" wrote:
> >
> >> I have the exact same issue! I have tried the Belkin and cables unlimited
> >> "vista certified cables", wireless home network, wired home network, and
> >> external hard drive. The issue is, as previously stated, an inability for
> >> the
> >> software to read from the source (XP in this case) hard drive. I am the
> >> administrator, I have switched off Zone alarm, windows firewall, avg,
> >> even
> >> unplugged the wireless card when using the cables. All manners work fine
> >> in
> >> terms of connecting the 2 pcs. So why does the software not read the
> >> source
> >> hard drive!!! Unacceptable Microsoft!! Should legally evaluate the term
> >> "easy" which is being used!
> >>
> >> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >>
> >> > The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
> >> > out of date. Here's a link to the article:
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us
> >> >
> >> > If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371
> >> >
> >> > If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
> >> > get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
> >> > Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
> >> > copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.
> >> >
> >> > Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
> >> > http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
> >> > It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.
> >> >
> >> > "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
> >> > >I tried your suggestion but no luck.
> >> > >
> >> > > The exact error message that I get is:
> >> > >
> >> > > "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy
> >> > > Transfer
> >> > > will now be cancelled"
> >> > >
> >> > > I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even
> >> > > have
> >> > > file sharing turned on.
> >> > >
> >> > > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in
> >> > >> Search.
> >> > >> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
> >> > >> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a
> >> > >> CD.
> >> > >> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
> >> > >> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> > >> message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
> >> > >> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files
> >> > >> >to Vista
> >> > >> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a
> >> > >> > scanning
> >> > >> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the
> >> > >> > point where
> >> > >> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning"
> >> > >> > error message.
> >> > >> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>

"Moe Man" wrote:

> Not quite a problem between the chair and keyboard.. Reading instead of being
> cheeky would be far more helpful mate.
>
> This post has nothing to do with connecting an XP pc and Vista pc. I have a
> mixed 9 all connected together with no problems. The issue is with the easy
> transfer software.
>
> I am using the easy transfer software from Microsoft. When I install it onto
> either a XP home or XP media centre pc and run the backup utility or transfer
> utility the software crashes and stops, where it says it cannot read from the
> source disk. Yes I am logged in as an admin. I can get an ethernet, wireless,
> and transfer cable all to connect between XP and Vista with no problem, but
> the software will not read from the source disk. The software will not read
> from the hard disk of either pc and I have tried all the above conenctions,
> as well as, trying to backup the XP user data onto a network drive,
> additional local drive, external drive, DVD.. all fail with the error that
> the local disk cannot be read. Hopefully I was clearer this time.
>
> "Charles W Davis" wrote:
>
> > What are you trying to accomplish? Which useless program are you referring
> > to? My Vista machine will read and write from and to the XP machine. My XP
> > machine will read from and write to the Vista machine. Via a wired LinkSys
> > router. Apparently settings are wrong. This leads one to believe that thee
> > problem lies between the chair and the keyboard.
> > Try this: http://www.thetornado.com/site/home.shtml I have used it to
> > transfer files from Windows ME to Vista, XP to Vista and XP to XP. No
> > problems.
> > "Moe Man" <MoeMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:6D07E924-671E-4601-B935-B927CED63EBB@microsoft.com...
> > > Right. The issue before was with a XP home machine (2 year old Dell
> > > laptop).
> > > I'm now having the same problem with an XP media centre edition machine (4
> > > month old Compaq). So 2 completely differnt pcs and OS'. Why does this
> > > useless program not read from a hard drive?? Has Microsoft nothing to say
> > > for their worthless piece of software?
> > >
> > > "Moe Man" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have the exact same issue! I have tried the Belkin and cables unlimited
> > >> "vista certified cables", wireless home network, wired home network, and
> > >> external hard drive. The issue is, as previously stated, an inability for
> > >> the
> > >> software to read from the source (XP in this case) hard drive. I am the
> > >> administrator, I have switched off Zone alarm, windows firewall, avg,
> > >> even
> > >> unplugged the wireless card when using the cables. All manners work fine
> > >> in
> > >> terms of connecting the 2 pcs. So why does the software not read the
> > >> source
> > >> hard drive!!! Unacceptable Microsoft!! Should legally evaluate the term
> > >> "easy" which is being used!
> > >>
> > >> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
> > >> > out of date. Here's a link to the article:
> > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us
> > >> >
> > >> > If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
> > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371
> > >> >
> > >> > If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
> > >> > get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
> > >> > Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
> > >> > copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.
> > >> >
> > >> > Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
> > >> > http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
> > >> > It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.
> > >> >
> > >> > "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> > news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
> > >> > >I tried your suggestion but no luck.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > The exact error message that I get is:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy
> > >> > > Transfer
> > >> > > will now be cancelled"
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even
> > >> > > have
> > >> > > file sharing turned on.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > >> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in
> > >> > >> Search.
> > >> > >> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
> > >> > >> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a
> > >> > >> CD.
> > >> > >> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
> > >> > >> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > >> > >> message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
> > >> > >> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files
> > >> > >> >to Vista
> > >> > >> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a
> > >> > >> > scanning
> > >> > >> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
> > >> > >> >
> > >> > >> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the
> > >> > >> > point where
> > >> > >> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning"
> > >> > >> > error message.
> > >> > >> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> >

I am having the same problem transferring from my old XP with same scan disk
error. I downloaded easy transfer companion, which successfully scans my old
computer, but when trying to run companion on the new Vista computer, there
is an error message: Your computer appears to be running two operating
systems and companion is not configured to work with this or some such.

"Moe Man" wrote:

> Not quite a problem between the chair and keyboard.. Reading instead of being
> cheeky would be far more helpful mate.
>
> This post has nothing to do with connecting an XP pc and Vista pc. I have a
> mixed 9 all connected together with no problems. The issue is with the easy
> transfer software.
>
> I am using the easy transfer software from Microsoft. When I install it onto
> either a XP home or XP media centre pc and run the backup utility or transfer
> utility the software crashes and stops, where it says it cannot read from the
> source disk. Yes I am logged in as an admin. I can get an ethernet, wireless,
> and transfer cable all to connect between XP and Vista with no problem, but
> the software will not read from the source disk. The software will not read
> from the hard disk of either pc and I have tried all the above conenctions,
> as well as, trying to backup the XP user data onto a network drive,
> additional local drive, external drive, DVD.. all fail with the error that
> the local disk cannot be read. Hopefully I was clearer this time.
>
> "Charles W Davis" wrote:
>
> > What are you trying to accomplish? Which useless program are you referring
> > to? My Vista machine will read and write from and to the XP machine. My XP
> > machine will read from and write to the Vista machine. Via a wired LinkSys
> > router. Apparently settings are wrong. This leads one to believe that thee
> > problem lies between the chair and the keyboard.
> > Try this: http://www.thetornado.com/site/home.shtml I have used it to
> > transfer files from Windows ME to Vista, XP to Vista and XP to XP. No
> > problems.
> > "Moe Man" <MoeMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:6D07E924-671E-4601-B935-B927CED63EBB@microsoft.com...
> > > Right. The issue before was with a XP home machine (2 year old Dell
> > > laptop).
> > > I'm now having the same problem with an XP media centre edition machine (4
> > > month old Compaq). So 2 completely differnt pcs and OS'. Why does this
> > > useless program not read from a hard drive?? Has Microsoft nothing to say
> > > for their worthless piece of software?
> > >
> > > "Moe Man" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have the exact same issue! I have tried the Belkin and cables unlimited
> > >> "vista certified cables", wireless home network, wired home network, and
> > >> external hard drive. The issue is, as previously stated, an inability for
> > >> the
> > >> software to read from the source (XP in this case) hard drive. I am the
> > >> administrator, I have switched off Zone alarm, windows firewall, avg,
> > >> even
> > >> unplugged the wireless card when using the cables. All manners work fine
> > >> in
> > >> terms of connecting the 2 pcs. So why does the software not read the
> > >> source
> > >> hard drive!!! Unacceptable Microsoft!! Should legally evaluate the term
> > >> "easy" which is being used!
> > >>
> > >> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > The Knowledge Base says that migwiz will balk if XP is extremely
> > >> > out of date. Here's a link to the article:
> > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307869/en-us
> > >> >
> > >> > If you are trying to move Lotus Notes, there is a known issue:
> > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326371
> > >> >
> > >> > If neither of these things fit your case, rather than attempting to
> > >> > get support, or analyze log files, you could decide that Difficult
> > >> > Transfer would be easier than troubleshooting migwiz, and
> > >> > copy the files to the new computer and recreate the settings.
> > >> >
> > >> > Some people enjoy troubleshooting. I'd rather just get it done.
> > >> > http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#OE2WM
> > >> > It's hard to say which would be less of an aggravation.
> > >> >
> > >> > "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> > news:1E0B9095-9C78-437B-AA86-28400651FF3B@microsoft.com...
> > >> > >I tried your suggestion but no luck.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > The exact error message that I get is:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > "There was an error scanning the data on your system. Windows Easy
> > >> > > Transfer
> > >> > > will now be cancelled"
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I have Windows firewall, anti-virus, spyware all turned off. I even
> > >> > > have
> > >> > > file sharing turned on.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > >> On the Vista computer type " migwiz " (without the quotes) in
> > >> > >> Search.
> > >> > >> Click on migwiz up above (Programs) and OK the UAC alert.
> > >> > >> Tell migwiz that there is no connection - that the XP box needs a
> > >> > >> CD.
> > >> > >> It will make a CD. Run the CD on the XP computer. It ought to do its
> > >> > >> collection and take advantage of the Belkin USB cable connection.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >> "MannyTwoTwo" <MannyTwoTwo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > >> > >> message news:908650CF-3E41-4C28-8E52-3C9EDB30C68D@microsoft.com...
> > >> > >> >I purchased the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable to transfer my XP files
> > >> > >> >to Vista
> > >> > >> > but I get an error message on my XP computer saying there is a
> > >> > >> > scanning
> > >> > >> > error. Has anyone else had this problem?
> > >> > >> >
> > >> > >> > The installation went off without a hitch but when I get to the
> > >> > >> > point where
> > >> > >> > I can choose what to transfer that's when I get the "scanning"
> > >> > >> > error message.
> > >> > >> > It just appears it can't scan my hard drive on my XP PC.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> >