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Problems with Windows Easy Transfer password for old computer
I'm trying to copy across settings from my old pc (XP Professional Edition) to my new Windows 7 PC, using Easy Transfer. I have tried twice so far, and each time, when I reach the end of the process, I get a message that says “Type the password for your old computer”, and “Protected content was recently transferred to this computer. Type the password for your user account on the old computer listed below to update the content protection on your new account.”
When I input my password from my user account on the old machine, I get a message “The password is incorrect.” However, I am certain that the password is correct.
The only option I have to continue is to press cancel. When I do that, I have no access to any folders or files in My Documents.
I also the program settings have not been transferred (Or at least do not seem to be acknowledged by the various programs).
Thanks for helping
LehighValleyPA
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Posted December 8th, 2009 08:00
I think it is really asking for the WET's security transfer key, not any account's password.
When you ran this on your old computer, WET presents a window which asks if you want to create a new key. If you click 'no', that does NOT mean it will not use this security feature. If means you already know the key. So, the first time using WET on your old computer, you need to always click on "yes", and WRITE DOWN the key generated.