Windows 7 Easy Transfer Problem

[hooger]

Hi,

Well today i downloaded the Windows 7 RC, so that i could use it. So on my computer which was running the Windows 7 BETA, i ran Easy Transfer and backed up all my files. I didn't choose a password, and i waited 2 hours for it to back it up to my external hard drive.

All went well, it said it was successful. I then proceeded to install the RC, i formatted the drive using the installer. Hour later i was looking at the new RC. I went to my external hard drive, and double clicked the 'oldcomputerbak.MIG'. Easy transfer opened, but about 5 seconds of the green bar moving, a dialog comes up and says "Easy Transfer could not open the file". I restarted tried numerous things, but it still won't work.

I wanted to see if it was just that computer, so i tried it on my windows 7 beta running on my laptop. Same problem. I thought well lets reinstall the RC. I did that too and nothing.

Now im guessing the MIG file is corrupt or something (theres supposed to be a bunch of other MIG files right? like MIG01-22), so is there any way i can someone extract the files that are contained in those MIGs, or am I screwed?

This is the one time i decided to listen to Microsoft, instead of backing it up myself.

Figures.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering an issue with opening the Easy Transfer migration file (.MIG) after reinstalling Windows 7 RC. The error message "Easy Transfer could not open the file" indicates a problem with accessing or reading the file. Here are a few steps you can try to potentially recover the files from the .MIG file: 1. Use Windows Easy Transfer Feature: - Sometimes, the issue might be related to the Easy Transfer software itself. Try using a different version of the software or run Windows Easy Transfer directly from the Windows 7 RC installation. 2. Extract Files from .MIG: - You can try to extract the files from the .MIG file manually using a tool like "Windows Enabler" or by renaming the .MIG file to a .CAB file and extracting its contents. Here's how you can attempt this: - Rename "oldcomputerbak.MIG" to "oldcomputerbak.CAB". - Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the contents of the renamed CAB file. 3. Third-Party Tools: - There are third-party tools available that can help extract files from a .MIG file. Tools like Transwiz or ForensiT Transwiz might be able to assist in recovering your files. 4. Check for Multiple .MIG Files: - In some cases, Windows Easy Transfer may split the transfer into multiple .MIG files. Look for additional MIG files in the backup folder (MIG01, MIG02, etc.), if applicable. 5. Data Recovery Tools: - If the above steps do not work, you can try using data recovery tools like Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, or Disk Drill to attempt to recover the files from the external hard drive directly. Try these steps and see if you can recover your files from the .MIG file. Remember to always have a backup strategy in place to avoid data loss in the future. Let me know if you need further assistance!