Windows 7 Cannot restore Old XP .DAT files on my Windows 7. I used 'files and settings wizard'

[luwike]

Before upgrading to windows 7 I backed up all of my data onto an external HDD by (in XP) going Start,all programmes, Accessories, System tools, Files and Settings transfer wizard. It made a load of .DAT files in folder called USM2T.UNC. Can anyone now tell me how I'm supposed to restore these files in my windows 7? Also would be good if I could select only certain folders to be restored.

If it is not possible to do it within Windows 7 - is there a way that I can do on a XP but so that I can decide where the files are being outputted to (as in keep them on my external HDD so that I don't affect the computer I'm running the wizard on)?

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

To restore the .DAT files created using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard from Windows XP on your Windows 7 system, you have a couple of options:

Method 1: Restoring on Windows 7​

1. Copying Files Directly:
   • You can try to directly copy the files from your external HDD to your Windows 7 system.
   • Simply locate the folder "USM2T.UNC" on your external HDD and copy the files to your desired location on your Windows 7 computer.
   []Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows 7:
   • Windows 7 has a similar tool called "Windows Easy Transfer" that allows you to transfer files, settings, user accounts, and more from a Windows XP or later system to your Windows 7 machine.
   • Here's how you can use Windows Easy Transfer:
     1. Connect your external HDD with the .DAT files to your Windows 7 computer.
     2. Search for "Windows Easy Transfer" in the start menu, open the program, and follow the on-screen instructions.
     3. Select the external HDD as the location where the files are stored.
     4. You should be able to select specific folders to restore.

        Method 2: Restoring on Windows XP​

        If you prefer to restore the files on your Windows XP machine and then transfer them to Windows 7:
   []Restoring on Windows XP with Custom Output Location:
   • You can restore the files on your Windows XP machine using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard and then manually transfer them to your external HDD.
   • To specify the output location on your external HDD:
     1. Run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard on your Windows XP machine.
     2. During the process, choose your external HDD as the destination for the restored files.
     3. Once the restoration is complete, the files should be saved to the external HDD. By following these steps, you should be able to restore your files from Windows XP to Windows 7 or manage the restoration process on your external HDD without affecting the computer you are running the process on. If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to ask for further assistance.