How do I backup my files? Windows Easy Transfer (Windows 8.1)

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  1. pilot76103

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    #3 pilot76103, Sep 8, 2013 (OP)
    Well Windows 8 migwiz.exe works for backing up files but it does not restore settings at all.
     
  4. woffko

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    #4 woffko, Sep 10, 2013
    This looks like big problem for me. Now we can't move our settings from 8.1 to 8.1. And from any other windows too. I've tried win7 and win 8, and only files are transferred, not settings. The only one way to keep your programs and settings is to install win 8.0 over 7, and then install win 8.1 over 8.0. Stupid, crazy, but it is fact.
     
  5. murphy78

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    #5 murphy78, Sep 10, 2013
    Well in another month or so there'll be another way... :)
     
  6. woffko

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    #6 woffko, Sep 10, 2013
    I just can't understand why they removed those upgrade features. Just to loose another one buyer?
     
  7. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    #7 murphy78, Sep 10, 2013
    I don't think they counted on people trying to upgrade through MSDN isos.
    Remember, it's going to be a free download soon, and people won't need to transfer squat.

    Starting in Win9, though, it will be an issue. We'll have to figure out another way.
     
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    #8 ccya965041, Sep 10, 2013
    Sorry I'm confused.Will the upgrade to 8.1 available through the Windows App store?Or through Windows Update?
     
  9. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    #9 murphy78, Sep 10, 2013
    *shrug* probably both.
     
  10. woffko

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    #10 woffko, Sep 10, 2013
    Yes. This is true. They counted on money, not people :) But those things are looking like epic fail for the MS marketing. I hope I am wrong about it and we will have official way to upgrade our versions to 8.1 and BACKUP current 8.1 settings
     
  11. FizDart

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    #11 FizDart, Jun 19, 2014
    We can still use Windows Easy Transfer tool from WIN7 on WIN8.1 PC, just copy Windows 7 System32\migwiz folder and run migwiz.exe.
    migwiz.jpg