HT204087: About Windows Migration Assistant
Learn about About Windows Migration AssistantQ: migration assistant will not download to my XP pc, it says successful, then a window opens saying an error with only the option of ... migration assistant will not download to my XP pc, it says successful, then a window opens saying an error with only the option of QUIT more
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Aug 24, 2013 5:19 PM in response to donfromscby baltwo,Without the error message or steps you've taken, it's difficult to provide answers. Start with http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2518. If this is a new machine, contact Apple's Express Lane for support. BTW, if you don't like Apple's support, send feedback.
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Aug 27, 2013 7:33 AM in response to baltwoby donfromsc,First on my pc,XP pro the Windows Migration Assistant says you have "successfully downloaded." Then I go to start>all programs>windows migration assistant. A single click and a Apple window appears with the two finder faces and displays the following message in total:
"An error occurred while preparing your information for transfer."
The Go Back option is grayed out, the only option I have is Quit.
This is all there is. Apple tech is preplexed after 2 hours. His solution is for me to purchase an auxiliray HD and call back.
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Aug 27, 2013 7:51 AM in response to donfromscby whydoesitmatter92,When trying to migrate information for my dad from his dinosaur of a pc to a new iMac I ran into the same issue and after a few hours of research I found this download from apple that was an update that allowed the full migration to go through " http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1557 " try this and see if it goes through its and update for migration assistant that allows it to work with all windows formats. Best of luck
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Aug 27, 2013 8:07 AM in response to whydoesitmatter92by donfromsc,Your link DL1557 defaults to HT4796 resulting in same outcome. Tried to backdoor the link with cut/paste same result ht4796.
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Aug 27, 2013 9:00 AM in response to donfromscby whydoesitmatter92,Did you by chance try searching for just dl1557 is should bring you to just a donwload screen for an update to migration assistant
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Aug 27, 2013 9:12 AM in response to whydoesitmatter92by donfromsc,Yes, and the default is to a download page with HT4796.
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Aug 27, 2013 11:24 AM in response to donfromscby baltwo,That's because v 1.0.1 is the only one Apple's providing. Try DLing from a diffeerent machine and copying it over.