USMT GUI in detail
1. Introduction
2. MS USMT - Function description
3. How USMT GUI works - function description and short userguide.
1. Introduction
2. MS USMT - Function description
3. How USMT GUI works - function description and short userguide.
Introduction
Microsoft has for many years, starting off Windows 2000, had a product called User State Migration tool (USMT).
The intention with USMT was to simplify transfer of Application settings, system settings, user settings (mail etc.), and documents from one Pc to another. Aiming at the IT professionals need for a tool when upgrading Pc's in bigger installations USMT was, and still is, commandline tool. A PRO version of "Files and Settings Transfer Wizzard" so to speak
When MS released Vista and USMT v.3 I found that it was time for me to finally figure out how to use USMT. What I soon discovered was that USMT is Strong but also very complex and certanly NOT userfriendly for an average user!
Microsoft has for many years, starting off Windows 2000, had a product called User State Migration tool (USMT).
The intention with USMT was to simplify transfer of Application settings, system settings, user settings (mail etc.), and documents from one Pc to another. Aiming at the IT professionals need for a tool when upgrading Pc's in bigger installations USMT was, and still is, commandline tool. A PRO version of "Files and Settings Transfer Wizzard" so to speak
When MS released Vista and USMT v.3 I found that it was time for me to finally figure out how to use USMT. What I soon discovered was that USMT is Strong but also very complex and certanly NOT userfriendly for an average user!
How USMT GUI works - function description and a short userguide
When installing USMT GUI the GUI will check if Microsoft USMT is installed.
The USMT GUI v.4 package will automatically install MS USMT v.4 32 or 64 bit version.
IF however you are installing the USMT GUI v.3 package (8Mb), USMT GUI will offer to install USMT 3.01 for you automatically, but ONLY if you run windows 2000, XP or Vista in a 32 bit version.
If you are planning to use USMT GUI v.3 on a 64 bit XP or Vista, you should download the apropriate x64 USMT version here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=799AB28C-691B-4B36-B7AD-6C604BE4C595&displaylang=en
Short USMT GUI userguide
Logon as Administrator (or an account with administrative rights) before you begin and shut down all other programs. [On Vista/win7 'Administrator' MUST be used in order to store data over network or if you want to migrate only select users. This account normally has to be enabled first. Remember to set a password.]
1. Start USMT GUI.
2. Now decide where to store the migration files. The files can be stored locally or on a network share. Just select an empty folder and press open. (If you want to use specialized config .XML files you should place them in the target folder manually!!!)
- USMT v.3. Option: On the Source Pc select what OS your backup is to be migrated to (Only if you migrate from and to XP the option to migrate System settings will be selectable. On Vista/win7 to Vista/win7 migrations MS USMT migrates System settings through it's build-in manifests.)
3. Then select What and Who to migrate.
4. Now, just click "RUN" and go fetch a cup of coffe!
On the Target Pc start USMT GUI, point to the .MIG file and select which users should be migrated. If one or more of the Users are not allready present on the target Pc, select to have their accounts created and if you want them enabled.
On Vista you will be promted to enter the accounts original password on the first logon to the specific account.
When installing USMT GUI the GUI will check if Microsoft USMT is installed.
The USMT GUI v.4 package will automatically install MS USMT v.4 32 or 64 bit version.
IF however you are installing the USMT GUI v.3 package (8Mb), USMT GUI will offer to install USMT 3.01 for you automatically, but ONLY if you run windows 2000, XP or Vista in a 32 bit version.
If you are planning to use USMT GUI v.3 on a 64 bit XP or Vista, you should download the apropriate x64 USMT version here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=799AB28C-691B-4B36-B7AD-6C604BE4C595&displaylang=en
Short USMT GUI userguide
Logon as Administrator (or an account with administrative rights) before you begin and shut down all other programs. [On Vista/win7 'Administrator' MUST be used in order to store data over network or if you want to migrate only select users. This account normally has to be enabled first. Remember to set a password.]
1. Start USMT GUI.
2. Now decide where to store the migration files. The files can be stored locally or on a network share. Just select an empty folder and press open. (If you want to use specialized config .XML files you should place them in the target folder manually!!!)
- USMT v.3. Option: On the Source Pc select what OS your backup is to be migrated to (Only if you migrate from and to XP the option to migrate System settings will be selectable. On Vista/win7 to Vista/win7 migrations MS USMT migrates System settings through it's build-in manifests.)
3. Then select What and Who to migrate.
4. Now, just click "RUN" and go fetch a cup of coffe!
On the Target Pc start USMT GUI, point to the .MIG file and select which users should be migrated. If one or more of the Users are not allready present on the target Pc, select to have their accounts created and if you want them enabled.
On Vista you will be promted to enter the accounts original password on the first logon to the specific account.
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USER STATE MIGRATION TOOL - GRAPHICAL UI